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WORDS FROM SOCRATES
I was going through some
old notes preparing
a lecture on ancient
philosophy and wisdom
and found this quote
from a lecture years ago
from one of my favorite
philosophers--Socrates:
"I decided that it was
not wisdom that enabled
poets to write their poetry,
but a kind of instinct or
inspiration, such as you
find in seers and prophets
who deliver all their sublime
messages without knowing
in the least what they mean."
Yes, the ancient sage left
us something to think about,
study, and debate.
old notes preparing
a lecture on ancient
philosophy and wisdom
and found this quote
from a lecture years ago
from one of my favorite
philosophers--Socrates:
"I decided that it was
not wisdom that enabled
poets to write their poetry,
but a kind of instinct or
inspiration, such as you
find in seers and prophets
who deliver all their sublime
messages without knowing
in the least what they mean."
Yes, the ancient sage left
us something to think about,
study, and debate.
Published 12th Jan 2022
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12th Jan 2022 5:23pm
Dear TO,
So right. The idea of saying something everlasting without the slightest idea of comprehension from the mouth of the speaker makes me think of an Oracle. Or, the strange man behind the curtain. This is a great piece of insight and reflection for me. H🌷
So right. The idea of saying something everlasting without the slightest idea of comprehension from the mouth of the speaker makes me think of an Oracle. Or, the strange man behind the curtain. This is a great piece of insight and reflection for me. H🌷
12th Jan 2022 9:27pm
16th Jan 2022 8:29pm
Dear T.O,
I love your poem, and l agree with Socrates' ideas. It's very wise of you to choose these ideas from Socrates.
I love your poem, and l agree with Socrates' ideas. It's very wise of you to choose these ideas from Socrates.
17th Jan 2022 10:40pm
Hi O
I like the idea of seers and prophets, I wish I had one of them, it would have helped me make better choices and not all the mistakes I've made.
You are as always a poet extradionare
Love n peace
💜💜💜
I like the idea of seers and prophets, I wish I had one of them, it would have helped me make better choices and not all the mistakes I've made.
You are as always a poet extradionare
Love n peace
💜💜💜
25th Jan 2022 8:19am
While we love to explore the enigmatic depths of philosophical thought, we don’t always take time to appreciate the parallel venturing of poetry; and it can be said that, in the way philosophy guides us through certain existential or metaphysical questions, poetry serves to guide us through the labyrinthine roads of soul that we don’t always realize we’re being guided through until we get to the end, and even then..
Love!!
Love!!
25th Jan 2022 12:54pm
I appreciate your insightful comment. Thanks for taking the time to share. Peace and love, Oral
10th Apr 2022 8:27am
totally agree to this...indeed an incisive insight can be truly inspiring to write much beyond what the moment foretells ..even in words.
deep thoughts ...much thanks.
deep thoughts ...much thanks.
10th Apr 2022 8:37pm
