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Plato quote on pleasure circulates among book readers
Original: Pleasure is the greatest impostor. Plato ~ Philebus Photo Vesa Pihanurmi # Bookstodon # Philosophy # Photography
Readers and philosophy enthusiasts are sharing a line attributed to Plato from the dialogue Philebus: 'Pleasure is the greatest impostor.' The quote is paired with a photograph credited to Vesa Pihanurmi and tagged under book and philosophy communities. The passage fits the dialogue's argument that pleasure can deceive us about what is truly good, making it a resonant reflection for readers.
Why now: A short, striking classical quote paired with photography tends to circulate widely in book and philosophy reading communities.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 11 h ago to 8 h ago.
Evidence
- Pleasure is the greatest impostor. Plato ~ Philebus Photo Vesa Pihanurmi # Bookstodon # Philosophy # Photography · alekairos · 22
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