“Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder.”

—  Plato , book Theaetetus

The quote "Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder." is famous quote by Plato (-427–-347 BC), Classical Greek philosopher.

155, The Dialogues of Plato, Volume 3, 1871, p. 377 http://books.google.com/books?id=4kQNAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA377
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