All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as d... — Plato

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.

Author: Plato

Insight: We're taught equality is obvious, but this hits different: it suggests the rich person's extra status is pure theater. When you feel inferior to someone with more money or power, remember—you're both equally real to the universe, which tends to level everything eventually.

Source: Wit and Wisdom of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (ed. 1967)

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All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.

PlatoWit and Wisdom of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (ed. 1967)

Insight

We're taught equality is obvious, but this hits different: it suggests the rich person's extra status is pure theater. When you feel inferior to someone with more money or power, remember—you're both equally real to the universe, which tends to level everything eventually.

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Plato

Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, born around 428 BC in Athens, Greece. He is known for founding the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato's philosophical works, including "The Republic" and "The Symposium," continue to be highly influential in Western philosophy.

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