Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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The highest reach of injustice is to be deemed just when you are not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True justice involves acknowledging and addressing injustices rather than falsely appearing just.
Plato asserts that the most profound form of injustice is not merely the act of being unjust, but rather being perceived as just when one is, in fact, not. This highlights the importance of authenticity in moral character and the dangers of hypocrisy, which can undermine the very foundation of societal justice.
Themes
InjusticeJusticeHypocrisyMoralityAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar discussing ethics and integrity.
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