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sophrosyne
[suh-fros-uh-nee]
noun
moderation; discretion; prudence.
Word History and Origins
Origin of sophrosyne1
Example Sentences
II. A Modern Mantra Wisdom, judgment, wit and sense; Sophrosyne, intelligence; Keep these close and you will live a life without regret.
III. How can we put a person forth to be the nation’s boss, and he Be utterly devoid of any semblance of sophrosyne?
In The Laws, Plato discusses the concept of sophrosyne, the moderation of one’s desires in order to achieve full mastery of the self and true masculinity.
Sophrosyne, sō-fros′i-nē, n. soundness of mind.
The qualities necessary to the artist do no harm to those which make the thinker and good citizen—every where, as in the literary laws of ancient Greece, consonance, sophrosyne, moderation.
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When To Use
Sophrosyne is the virtue of being reasonable and moderate and having self-control.A virtue is a good quality that a person has, like honesty. Sophrosyne is closely associated with Ancient Greek philosophy. It is considered the opposite of hubris, which is excessive pride or arrogance, especially that which clouds judgment.Example: Though some of his initial ideas were unrealistic, he maintained his sophrosyne that prevented him from pitching anything too wild.
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