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“The direction in which education starts a man, will determine his future life.”
- Source
- The Republic
- Date
- 4th century BCE
- Local voice
- Dialogue speaker · Socrates
- English wording
- Benjamin Jowett — Translator · from Ancient Greek
Meaning of “The direction in which education starts a man,…”
Early education shapes habits of attention and judgment, so its direction can influence the kind of person someone later becomes.
Where does it come from?
The Republic, Book IV in Benjamin Jowett’s translation; the line appears during discussion of education and civic character.
Why the local voice matters
Socrates addresses Adeimantus in Republic, Book IV, about the long-term direction established by education.
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