In every one of us there are two ruling and directing principles, whose guidance we follow wherever they may lead; the one being an innate desire of pleasure; the other, an acquired judgment which aspires after excellence.

Socrates (c.470-399 BC) Greek philosopher
In Plato, Phaedrus

 
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