Name: Plato
Lived: c. 427–347 BC, Athens, Greece
Known for: Philosopher and student of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle
Famous for: Founder of the Academy; author of philosophical dialogues exploring justice, politics, and the nature of reality
Note: The phrase “Knowledge is the food of the soul” is often attributed to Plato. In The Republic (c. 375 BC), he emphasizes that the soul is nourished by truth and learning — a reflection of his deep belief in the transformative power of education.