Until philosophers become kings in their cities, or those now called kings and rulers truly become philosophers, cities will have no rest from their evils.
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Injustice brings discord into a man’s soul, while justice establishes order and harmony in it.
Plato, 428–348 BC -
Those who practise philosophy in the right way are in training for dying.
Plato, 428–348 BC -
Plato, 428–348 BC -
Justice is a good to be valued not only for its rewards and results but also for its own sake.
Plato, 428–348 BC -
The just man sets in order his own inner life, and is his own master and at peace with himself.
Plato, 428–348 BC -
Justice is doing one’s own business and not being a busybody.
Plato, 428–348 BC