The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled'

Plutarch, a revered ancient Greek writer and philosopher, is celebrated for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. His biographical comparisons of Greek and Roman figures emphasized character and morality, influencing thinkers for centuries. He believed the mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled, highlighting his focus on intellectual and spiritual development.