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Meaning
The speaker is saying that meaningful achievements are not the result of luck. Real inventions and worthwhile results come from effort, not from chance. The quote emphasizes work and deliberate effort over accidents.
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Originally said in English.
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About Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens. He shaped Western thought through his dialogues, exploring justice, virtue, and the nature of reality. His works, including *The Republic* and *Symposium*, remain foundational to ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
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Books by Plato
The Republic
His best-known dialogue.