Full Idea
When philosophers investigate with the help of the body they are led astray, but through reflection the soul gets a clear view of the facts.
Gist of Idea
In investigation the body leads us astray, but the soul gets a clear view of the facts
Source
Plato (Phaedo [c.374 BCE], 065c)
Book Reference
Plato: 'The Last Days of Socrates', ed/tr. Tredennick,Hugh [Penguin 1969], p.109