Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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By education I mean that training in excellence from youth upward which makes a man passionately desire to be a perfect citizen, and teaches him to rule, and to obey, with justice. This is the only education which deserves the name.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Plato emphasizes the importance of education in shaping individuals to be just and responsible citizens.
In this quote, Plato underscores the significance of education not merely as a means of acquiring knowledge, but as a formative process that instills a desire for excellence and virtue in individuals. He argues that true education is one that nurtures a passion for justice and prepares individuals to take on the responsibilities of citizenship—both in ruling and obeying—thus contributing to the greater good of society.
Themes
EducationCitizenshipExcellenceJusticeTraining
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to emphasize the role of education in shaping aware citizens.
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