Happiness is the highest good
— Nicomachean Ethics, Book I
Aristotle emphasizes that the ultimate goal in life is achieving happiness through virtue and reasoning.
Wisdom Category
Greek Philosophy Quotes
Ancient Greek wisdom from the founders of Western thought
5 Curated Quotes
The unexamined life is not worth living
— Plato's Apology, 38a
Socrates articulates the importance of self-reflection and critical thinking for a fulfilling life.
Man is the measure of all things
— Platonic dialogue 'Protagoras'
Asserts the concept of relativism, suggesting that individual perception shapes reality.
Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion
— Fragment B125
This reflects Democritus’ understanding of the universe as fundamentally composed of atoms, laying the groundwork for materialism.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing
— Plato's Apology, 21d
Socrates highlights the virtue of humility and the importance of acknowledging our own ignorance.