Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannize their teachers.
Socrates (Greek philosopher in Athens, 469 BC - 399 BC)
2006-10-05 04:12:20 · 17 answers · asked by Mee 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Taranto, so why is the quote (even on the site that says it was by "the character of Socrates in Plato's writing") not attributed to Plato? Seriously.
Also, are you implying that a quote has to be something written? This is an area I think that could definitely be open to debate.
2006-10-05 04:48:31 · update #1
In addition, Taranto, you state: "Socrates left no writings and no one knows what he said." Could the same be said of Jesus? Some may argue that John, Luke, Mark, etc tell us what Jesus said - well, then, could not Plato tell us what Socrates said?
Not picking a fight. Just questioning.
2006-10-05 04:52:23 · update #2
Most often people cite as their source the person who speaks the words, thus crediting characters instead of writers, honestly the writer should be given credit.
In cases like Plato/Socrates if the character is that of a real person, and the truth is lost to time, who is to say that the Person portrayed in the work did not actually say the quote in life, and author is quoting them through their character in the written work
2006-10-07 08:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by janssen411 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do I think of it? I think it is misattributed. Socrates left no writings and no one knows what he said. It is from Plato's Republic. Socrates was often used as a character in Plato's dialogues -- but don't mistake the words of Plato for the words of Socrates. As a point of comparison, it was Shakespeare, not Richard III, who said "My kingdom for a horse."
As for the quotation itself -- "Why can't they be like we were -- perfect in every way. What's the matter with kids today?"
2006-10-05 04:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"supply to the deficient, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven." Matthew 19:21 Of path I'm certain there are bigger verses, however that is the person who stood out to me. By the best way I feel it is a first-rate suggestion. Not simplest does it coach the kids to support others, it is usually some way to arrive others with the gospel of Jesus and the salvation He offered.
2016-08-29 07:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That Socrates was a pretty smart guy. Right on the money
2006-10-05 04:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by jim60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazingly prescient of Socrates.
2006-10-05 04:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is all relative. If Socrates could see us today, he would be pleased with his students
2006-10-05 04:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by wizebloke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it interesting that somethings never really change. I bet if you watch any daytime talk show you would find the same thing.
2006-10-05 04:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by sweetsam06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's funny...but its hard to be a tyrant without power. Children only have power if their parents/teachers let them.
2006-10-05 04:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by Gerty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more things change the more they stay the same.
2006-10-05 04:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spoken by a man who obviously had no children of his own.
2006-10-05 08:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋