There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.

Socrates (c.470-399 BC) Greek philosopher
In Diogenes Laertius’ Lives of Eminent Philosophers “Socrates,” 14

Alt. trans.: "The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."


 
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