Socrates – Quote of the Day for December 1, 2025

Today's Quote from Socrates - December 1st 2025

Insight on Today's Quote

As we get older, we often lose our sense of wonder. Life gets busy, and responsibilities build up, so curiosity fades into the background. But wisdom begins in those brief instances when you take a moment to inquire, observe something novel, or perceive familiar objects from a new perspective.

Choosing wonder opens your heart and mind and gives God and life a chance to talk to you. Let today be a reminder that wisdom doesn’t always come in big, dramatic ways. Sometimes it starts with a simple, honest “Why?” or “What if?”

Step Up To The Challenge

Take five minutes today to look at something normal, like your surroundings, your tasks, or your conversations, and ask yourself a deep question about it. Don’t hurry to give an answer. Follow your curiosity. You might find insight right in front of you. (1, 2, 3)

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  • Chuck Orwell writes short, practical commentary for Quote of the Day and What Is Your Purpose, focusing on clear lessons from Einstein, classical sources, and contemporary thinkers. Each quote is checked against the earliest reliable citation when available, and disputed attributions are labeled as such. Entries are reviewed and updated for accuracy over time.

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