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When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty and there is nothing to fear from them, read more

When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty and there is nothing to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.

by Plato Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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The Paphian Queen to Cnidos made repair
Across the tide to see her image there:
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The Paphian Queen to Cnidos made repair
Across the tide to see her image there:
Then looking up and round the prospect wide,
When did Praxiteles see me thus? she cried.

by Plato Found in: Sculpture Quotes,
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Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

by Plato Found in: Poetry Quotes,
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Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in read more

Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
can be effected by men residing in the city.

by Plato Found in: Cities Quotes,
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The wisest have the most authority

The wisest have the most authority

by Plato Found in: Authority Quotes,
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