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The Republic Truth Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Stephanus pagination (the standardized way in which every text of Plato is divided). Every edition and translation will have this pagination in the margins.

Quote #10

"As for the lover of wisdom... what do we suppose he will hold about the other pleasures as compared with that of knowing the truth...? Won't he hold them to be far behind in pleasure?" (581d-e)

For the truly wise, truth isn't just something you force yourself to care about; you actually enjoy pursuing it. Right on.