Socrates in Love Quotes

“one could not attain greater personal excellence without also paving the way for everyone else in society to attain it as well.”
― Christopher Phillips, Socrates in Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart

“Alexandros points to the bronze sculpture of Socrates. "His society didn't collapse because of an outside aggressor. It collapsed from within, from the complete breakdown of communication between citizens, and the breakdown of loving sentiment for one another. They ganged up and got rid of Socrates because he was an uncomfortable reminder of the glory days of ancient Athens, when /demokratia/--'people power'--reigned and citizens worked toward a greater good. He epitomized the fact that you're meant to stay open to all views, to all human experiences, because that's how you deepen your love for people and of wisdom. That amazing man sacrificed his life in the name of classic Athenian values of excellence and honor and compassion, so one day they might live on. And they did, here in America, for more than two centuries. I'm worried my beloved America is becoming as loveless as ancient Athens in its days of decline.”
― Christopher Phillips, Socrates in Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart

“On occasion, those attending Socrates Café have met the love of their lives.”
― Christopher Phillips, Socrates in Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart

“Although he is a soft touch for any cause that helps lift up needy people or perpetuate democracy, he believes that the “tithe” he gives—nearly half of his earnings—is the least anyone should give who is “blessed to live in a great democracy.”
― Christopher Phillips, Socrates in Love: Philosophy for a Passionate Heart