Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous. — Plato

Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.

Author: Plato

Insight: Smart people without good intentions become dangerous—think of the brilliant coworker who uses their expertise to undermine others or the influencer who knows exactly how to manipulate you. Knowing how to do something means nothing if you're not asking why you're doing it.

Source: Republic, possibly paraphrased

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Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.

PlatoRepublic, possibly paraphrased

Insight

Smart people without good intentions become dangerous—think of the brilliant coworker who uses their expertise to undermine others or the influencer who knows exactly how to manipulate you. Knowing how to do something means nothing if you're not asking why you're doing it.

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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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