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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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Fields and trees are not willing to teach me anything; but this
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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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Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable

Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable

by Plato Found in: Boys Quotes,
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One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

by Plato Found in: Politics Quotes,
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

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