It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied; better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied.
Philosopher, logic, natural science
Often attributed to him, though similar sentiments are found in John Stuart Mill.
c. 350 BCE (approximate)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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"Some men are born slaves, and others are born to rule."
Controversial"Those who are in a position which places them above toil have stewards who attend to their households while they occupy themselves with philosophy or with politics."
Shocking"The slave is a living tool."
Shocking"The female is also more given to jealousy and more envious, and more apt to bear malice."
Controversial"The female is also more given to modesty and more reserved, and more apt to be bashful."
Controversial