There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain. — Plato

There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.

Author: Plato

Insight: Most people think they're after one thing—money, status, or knowledge—but we actually shuffle between all three depending on who's watching. The trick isn't picking a lane; it's noticing which one you chase when nobody's keeping score.

Source: Republic, Book IX

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There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.

PlatoRepublic, Book IX

Insight

Most people think they're after one thing—money, status, or knowledge—but we actually shuffle between all three depending on who's watching. The trick isn't picking a lane; it's noticing which one you chase when nobody's keeping score.

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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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