“Never discourage anyone who is able to make constant progress, no matter how slow.” –Plato, Sophist 261b Agree or disagree? The ancient Greek philosopher Plato established the Academy in Athens, an informal association for thinking and study. He believed that guided, participatory conversation was a key to learning. To amplify his ideas – and those of his mentor Socrates - Plato wrote many texts, and these continue to invite analysis and reflection. Ever heard of the “Allegory of the Cave?” For Plato, most people are like prisoners in a cave, believing shadows to be reality. It is only through the exercise of rational thought – and not relying on the senses – that knowledge can be obtained. 🧔‍♂️: Head of Plato (worked for insertion into a statue), mid-3rd century A.D., Roman. Getty Museum 🏷 #GettyMuseum #ArtHistory #AncientLife #AncientQuotes #Philosophy #Wisdom #Plato #Greek #Antiquities #Idealism