I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. RELATED: 50 Philosophical Life Quotes From . Socrates, To believe without evidence and demonstration is an act of ignorance and folly. The Sao Paulo-based Corinthians football club, one of Brazil's heavyweight teams, was a launching pad where Socrates made his name. A hospital statement said on Saturday that the former footballer was "in a critical condition due to a septic shock of intestinal origin". He wanted to know everything - why he couldn't smoke on the team bus, why we had to be in retreat on the Saturday nights before games. Creativity and self-expression are clearly all-important to Socrates, which is why he is almost as well known for his political opinions and activism as for his football. Socrates was a widely recognized and controversial figure in his native Athens, so much so that he was frequently mocked in the plays of comic dramatists. He finished his software engineering degree in 2007 at the cole de Technologie Suprieure de Montral. Unforgettable' In this exclusive extract from a new book on the legendary Brazil midfielder, team-mates reveal how he lost weight. "As a player, there is not much to say; he was one of the best that I ever played with. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He has been inducted into the football museum Wall of Fame near Estadio Municipal, formerly the Pacaembu Stadium, and home ground to . At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. "When I named one of my sons Fidel, my mother said 'that's a bit of a strong name to give a child'. Assistant referees: To help you develop a calm, peaceful and powerful mind. Scrates took what was for him the traumatic decision to give up cigarettes at the start of 1982 after a long conversation with trainer Gilberto Tim. The attacking midfielder stood out - and not just because of his 6'4" frame. While he was mainly known for his ability to orchestrate attacking plays, he was a prolific goal scorer himself, courtesy of his powerful and accurate shot with his right foot, and his ability to make attacking runs into the area from behind. Some of the great sayings from football come from the top the coaches who direct their teams. In the end, this will help WisdomQuotes become better. "Be as you wish to seem." Socrates. It was a . St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine (sporting haloes) serve as linesmen. See more ideas about socrates, words of wisdom, inspirational quotes. Dr. Socrates himself showed to the world that, in situations as extreme as a military dictatorship, football can be served as a window to voice their opinion of justice; to him, that was the purpose of his football, as evident in his quote after Corinthians won the state championship in 1982: "That was the greatest team I ever played in . Socrates, I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance. Socrates Fighting, Warrior, Peaceful 114 Copy quote You can find him on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube. But I only understood much later, in college." But it didnt really matter who started. In every person there is a sun. The battle to replace him was between Serginho and Careca, the 21-year-old Guarani marksman. His unforgettable achievements on the pitch and his fascinating exploits off it ensure that to this day, Socrates remains one of the most memorable, fascinating and distinctive footballers of all time - and not just for his name. It can be a dangerous place. We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. There was not enough creativity.". Although his dad had nagged him for years to give up smoking, it wasnt until the middle of 1980 that he even considered cutting back. Socrates, If you want to be wrong then follow the masses. Best Quotes Wisdom Thinking Virtue Friendship Takeaways. "On the field, with his talent and sophisticated touches, he was a genius. Or this one: To find yourself, think for yourself. Socrates, Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder. He described their football as organised chaos and quintessentially Brazilian in that it was unscripted, creative and unpredictable. on the floor. Innocent, you know. Socrates, Employ your time in improving yourself by other mens writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for. Almost all the players enjoyed a beer and Toninho Cerezo used to take a quick nip of cachaa after a shower because he thought it helped him avoid catching a cold. At the time of his death, Scrates was writing a fictional book about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. "This is a big opportunity for the country to show what Brazil is really like - loads of people still think the capital is Buenos Aires," joked the 56-year-old, who captained his country at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us. When you want success as badly as you want the air, then you will get it. But his dedication to the cause inspired those around him. 10 Inspirational Quotes "I learned all about life with a ball at my feet" - Ronaldinho "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." - Pel "You have to fight to reach your dream. The two passions famously came together as part of the Corinthians Democracy movement in the mid-1980s, when towards the end of Brazil's military dictatorship, the Sao Paolo club became the only one in the world run on a democratic basis, as a symbol of rejection of the military regime. More than a decade after retiring, he joined non-League Garforth Town at the age of 50 on a one-month deal as player-coach, but managed just 12 minutes as a substitute. A sure defence and a magnificent goalkeeper looked like they would stop us from making our dream come true. His childhood was marked by this event which he came to comprehend as an adult later in life. Socrates, When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. (1913 - 1970, former American football coach) Aim for the sky. He started journaling, reflecting, writing thoughts, feelings and quotes. 7. Socrates openly declared himself to be a supporter of the Cuban Revolution and the Venezuelan Revolution. Socrates, I would rather die having spoken in my manner, than speak in your manner and live. And the scream came: Goooallll. Everyone has the freedom to play how they wish as long as they perform certain basic functions. Tel singled out Scrates but he was far from being the only footballer of the time to enjoy a puff much less a drink. [37], In 2011, Scrates' health started to deteriorate. The Flamengo legend was technically perfect. Football's the big cheese, if you like. [26] Even rarer is the fact that he earned the degree while concurrently playing professional football. Socrates (This is exactly what youre doing now by reading Socrates! Socrates - not your average ex-footballer, in any way. [44], President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, paid tribute, saying Brazil had lost "one of its most cherished sons". It also means we have a lot of creativity, but it is far from the ideal country that we could have. 'Mother,' I said, 'look at what you did to me,' he joked. Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira (19 February 1954 - 4 December 2011), simply known as Scrates [ s k a t i s], was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.His medical degree and his political awareness, combined with style and quality of his play, earned him the nickname "Doctor Socrates".. Scrates var politiskt aktiv och drev i sin klubb Corinthians igenom medbestmmande bland spelarna. Socrates, Silence is a profound melody, for those who can hear it above all the noise. Brazil were off to the perfect start, but they were lucky and they knew it. Socrates Character Analysis. Excellence then is a habit. He gave me hope. " The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Socrates Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. I feinted again and an even bigger space appeared. Given these changes, I think the game should be played It has stifled creativity because no one has enough time on the ball. Bill Hicks. In the second half, with nothing being accomplished on the field other than contemplation, Karl Marx is noticed warming up vigorously on the German sidelines. Confucius is the referee and keeps times with an hourglass. Inspiring football quotes from some of the best football coaches are featured on this page. Socrates, Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding onto. Socrates Quotes. The Russians wilted in the heat and were denied a clear penalty in the second half when Luizinho threw up an arm to handle a cross into the box. [3] In 1983, he was named South American Footballer of the Year. Scrates told Alex Bellos, the author of Futebol (2002), that it was "perhaps the most perfect moment I ever lived. A hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine yet drank and smoked to excess, he captained the 1982 Brazil team, one of the greatest sides never to win the World Cup. He could jump higher than any of them from a running start and no one covered 30 metres quicker than he did. The squad was a fairly settled one, the main question being who would fill the central striking role. And he says getting involved in politics was something he felt an obligation to do. When I named one of my sons Fidel, my mother told me: Its a bit strong for a child. And I said: Mom, look what you did to me. Socrates, The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing. I play on the wing, I am a centre-forward, a sweeper, holding midfielder it depends on how the game is going. Practise daily these eighteen "ities" You will soon attain immortality. Scrates equalises for Brazil against the USSR with a stunning shot from distance. Wisdom QuotesWISDOM QUOTES Trending All Quotes. In 2004, he was named by Pel in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.[4]. True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life . I do care about my mistakes. "[34] By hinging his transfer abroad on the outcome of a constitutional amendment, Socrates' political legacy began to form. It was scintillating stuff, reminiscent both of Brazil in 1970 and Holland in 1974, although Tel arrogantly rejected any comparison with the Dutch masters, saying: The way we play is similar to that of Holland in 1974 except we have more skilful players and we dont miss as many chances.. "Some people think football is a matter of life and death. ", Follow AzQuotes on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. - Socrates. Despite being set in the Olympiastadion, the sketch was instead filmed in Munich's Grnwalder Stadion. [35] He was also a member of the Brazil Workers' Party,[36] and said that "Lula was good" but that he had "earned a mere seven or so out of ten" for his way of governing Brazil. The football they played was quick and one-touch, with all of the players comfortable on the ball and most of them eager to get forward. Zico, a team-mate of Socrates in the iconic Brazil side of the 1970s, told website globoesporte.comexternal-link: "He was a spectacular guy. Socrates, Anyone who holds a true opinion without understanding is like a blind man on the right road. Socrates was not only a captain on [], Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Why Brazil 1982 was the best World Cup team ever Daily Mirror June 10th2014, Rare Footage of Socrates playing for Fiorentina. Once you've tasted the truth, you won't ever want to go back to being ignorant. 1. The most that can be done is that one person who is more knowledgeable than another can, by asking a series of questions, stimulate the other to think, and so cause him to learn for himself. However, he was equally notorious for not being particularly hard-working or disciplined in his personal life, as he smoked and drank large quantities of beer, once commenting: "I am an anti-athlete. He has been collecting quotes since 2004. I just happened to be good at football, which gave me entrance to a very different and privileged environmentIf people do not have the power to say things, and then I will say it for them. The replay proves that, according to the offside rule, Socrates was indeed offside, but the sketch, nevertheless, states that the Greeks have won. [43] He was survived by his wife and six children. Last updated on 4 December 20114 December 2011.From the section Football. "I think the kids always look forward to being always the big stars. (LogOut/ When Socrates left Brazil for Fiorentina in the summer of 1984, this was not purely a footballing decision. When a woman is allowed to become a man's equal, she becomes his superior. Latin America & Caribbean, Brazil World Cup preparations under spotlight, Brazilian football ace joins non-league team. You couldn't place him in any category - on the pitch and even more so off it. "The title comes as a small way to honour him.". Socrates: 100 Quotes on Life, Free Will, and Virtue, Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle (1967). [7] He made his only appearance for the club on 20 November, against Tadcaster Albion, coming on as a substitute twelve minutes from time. Socrates. [42] He died on 4 December 2011 at the age of 57. 356 ratings29 reviews Socrates was always special. He was a columnist for a number of newspapers and magazines, writing not only about sports, but also politics and economics. 50. Inspiring Football Quotes. 18. While I was a footballer, my legs amplified my voice. Starring in the sketch are Archimedes (John Cleese), Socrates (Eric Idle), Hegel (Graham Chapman), Nietzsche (Michael Palin), Marx (Terry Jones), and Kant (Terry Gilliam). You have to take me as I am. A few years later, he started his first website to share his love of quotes. Nietzsche is booked with a yellow card for arguing with the referee, claiming Confucius has no free will, and Confucius, he says: "Name go in book". I don't like that attitude. Socrates, Understanding a question is half an answer. He was born in Belm, Par, and relocated with his family to Ribeiro Preto, So Paulo, in January 1960 after his father Raimundo earned an important position as revenue supervisor. "He was an intelligent person who was interested in politics, although he smoked and drank a bit too much. QUICK FACTS. It was tough because Scrates had three very distinct identities, all of which defined him. [27][28][29], During his time at Corinthians, Scrates co-founded the Corinthians Democracy movement, in opposition to the then-ruling military government. Playing football is a political act and Brazilian footballers, Socrates said shortly before he died in 2011, lack the education or the desire to use their immense power. He is currently writing a novel. Socrates, Pride divides the men, humility joins them. Thousands of years ago, men of a deep and wondering nature found themselves in Athens, and it was a golden era for the thought of man. - Socrates. Johan Cruyff. Easily recognizable for his beard and headband . Socrates, To find yourself, think for yourself. ". Beauty comes first. "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.". We are even comfortable with that ignorance, because it is all we know. Socrates, Falling down is not a failure. Scrates pushed forward more and more as the Soviets tired, and when Brazil finally got some reward for their efforts it was thanks to their captain. This may strike you as not being the sort of thing the average ex-footballer talks about. As a youth, he showed an appetite for learning . He was executed for alleged impiety at the end of his life. Bill Shankly. "[3] Zico called him "unique". Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff said Brazil had lost "one of its most cherished sons". He was a hugely talented athlete who graduated in medicine, yet drank and smoked to excess. Tom Coughlin Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune. Socrates, (born c. 470 bce, Athens [Greece]died 399 bce, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on Western philosophy. [10], Scrates also represented his country at the 1979 and 1983 Copa Amrica tournaments. Socrates, I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live. A staunch nationalist like Scrates, Tim was the great motivator in the Brazil camp, and he told the captain that if he stopped smoking and cut back on the bevvy then he could take the world by storm. [2] He began playing football professionally in 1974 for Botafogo-SP in Ribeiro Preto, but spent the majority of his career (1978 to 1984) with Corinthians, scoring 41 goals in 59 Brazilian Srie A games, and 172 goals in 297 matches in total.[6]. And that was an abiding memory that stayed with everyone who was there with him.. It is better to make a mistake with full force of your being than to carefully avoid mistakes with a trembling spirit. "[3], Corinthians fans held up signs in tribute and there was a moment of silence before the team's match against Palmeiras (a 00 draw which secured Corinthians their first Brazilian title for six years). After his playing days were over, he returned to finish his degree and start a sports medicine clinic. I call myself a Peaceful Warrior because the battles we fight are on the inside. In October 2008, he was inducted into the Pacaembu Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame. His team-mates could see their captain was putting the groups interests ahead of his own and they feigned disbelief. If Scrates looked after himself like Zico, who doesnt smoke, he would be the best player in Brazil, Tel said. Rest in peace Dr. Through these early Greek philosophers of Ancient Greece, mankind learned more about questioning the nature of things and adapting to abstract thought. Socrates.". The Best Socrates Quotes We are what we repeatedly do. Socrates, I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world. Scrates a fost medic, o realizare rar pentru un fotbalist profesionist (a deinut o . [1] The German manager is Martin Luther. He just plays. In a biography written by the journalist Tom Cardoso, it is revealed that the small library Scrates' father had built in his home, containing philosophy books and other works, came under threat as of the coup d'tat on 31 March 1964. Detail from Raphael's The School of Athens (1509-1511) Socrates, famous for his wise and inspiring quotes, died as he livedhated by most Athenians but much beloved by his students. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. I can only make them think Think I Socrates Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. Socrates.". After five months of hard work in the gym and on the training ground, his chest, biceps, thighs and hamstrings all got bigger, while his waist stayed the same size. Pel named Scrates in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in March 2004 and World Soccer named him one of 100 best footballers in history. [6] In the latter edition, he scored twice, starting with the game's only goal against Spain in the group stage. This job earned Scrates' father the status of a small-town hero in Igarap-Au, where the family lived at the time. It added he was breathing with a ventilator and using a dialysis machine. I can only make them think. Although he was not the quickest of players, and preferred to play the game at a slower tempo, he possessed good acceleration. Socrates, Like cattle, always looking downward with their heads bent toward the ground and the banquet tables, they feed, fatten, and fornicate. If you're going to have a dream, dream big." Fans held up several signs honouring Socrates and players held their closed right hand up in the air during the moment of silence before the match, imitating his trademark celebration after scoring. 2."The only true wisdom is to know that you know nothing.". To say it as it appeared he made it look easy. Socrates, I know you wont believe me, but the highest form of Human Excellence is to question oneself and others. Keep on reading! "If you are born a Brazilian, when you play abroad, it doesn't matter how long you stay away, this stays inside you.". I can assure them it is much more serious than that.". [1] Franz Beckenbauer, the sole genuine footballer on the pitch and a "surprise inclusion" in the German team, is left more than a little confused. Socrates, The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. When I was a footballer, I surrounded myself with footballers. David Icke. 30 Socrates Quotes To Make You Think. He was a classic number 10 and regarded as the second-greatest Brazilian footballer of all-time after Pel. We did not just object to the simple problems, but the bigger political picture." [3] Italy's Paolo Rossi described the death as "a piece of our history that's broken off and gone away". 21. [25], Scrates was a physician, a rare achievement for a professional footballer (he held a bachelor's degree in medicine from the Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeiro Preto, the medical school of the University of So Paulo). , Fiorentina's coach at the time, also spoke of his admiration for Socrates as a player and a person. As the sketch closes, the Germans dispute the call, as the match commentator says: "Hegel is arguing that the reality is merely an a priori adjunct of non-naturalistic ethics, Kant via the categorical imperative is holding that ontologically it exists only in the imagination, and Marx is claiming it was offside." The group works to enable Philosophy graduates at University level to conduct practical philosophy sessions for children aged 5 to 11 as part of a drive to boost their reasoning skills from their first days in the school environment. [30] Scrates and his teammates protested against the regime's treatment of footballers, and showed support to the wider movement for democratisation, by wearing shirts with "Democracia" written on them during games.[31]. "Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality." -Nikos Kazantzakis. Socrates The unexamined life is not worth living. "He struggled to adapt to our football but he was an authentic champion, full of refined class, great charisma and character.". I always had my eyes turned to the social injustices in the country. In the latter he appeared in only one game, the second leg of the final against Uruguay (11 home draw, 13 aggregate loss). "Soccer became my profession only when I was already 24. 1. Zico was widely acknowledged as the greatest player in the world going into the 1982 World Cup, having been voted South American Player of the Year in 1981 and 1982. I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing. "Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book that Changes Lives". But a win was a win and, going by his unpublished memoir, it was one of the most important days in Scrates entire career. We are what we repeatedly do. - Socrates. der had sent half a dozen long-range shots high and wide, but this time he made no mistake. (LogOut/ "The thing about football - the important thing about football - is that it is not just about football.". 2. Socrates Footballer Quotes Do you think there could be a universe next door? He spent much of the half-time break calmly reassuring the players that the game was not lost, and they were given a boost when Tel introduced Paulo Isidoro to replace the ineffective Dirceu. Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira (19 February 1954 4 December 2011), simply known as Scrates [skatis], was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. Giancarlo Antognoni, a team-mate of Socrates at Fiorentina and an opponent in that famous 1982 World Cup clash, said: "I'm really hurt. He had been in hospital in San Paolo with food poisoning and was on a life. Socrates, True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us. ". Scrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira (19 February 1954 - 4 December 2011), simply known as Scrates [skatis], was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. His father's new salary allowed Scrates to attend the best school in Ribeiro Preto, Colgio Marista. Scrates watched his father rid himself of books that he so loved; "In 1964, I saw my father tear many books, because of the coup d'tat. Do not go through life like leaf blown from here to there believing whatever you are told. 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Socrates, The years wrinkle our skin, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles our soul. "Brazil is like a new-born country because of the mixture of races and people - everyone who visits Brazil falls in love with the place, which is why we have such a mix. In 2004, more than a decade after retiring, 50-year-old Scrates agreed to a one-month player-coaching deal with Garforth Town of the Northern Counties East Football League in England. So, are you ready to think and transform yourself? There are two kinds of disease of the soul, vice and ignorance. , a team-mate of Socrates at Fiorentina and an opponent in that famous 1982 World Cup clash, said: "I'm really hurt.

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