Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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The judge should not be young, he should have learned to know evil, not from his own soul, but from late and long observation of the nature of evil in others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Judges should possess wisdom gained from experience with evil, rather than personal encounters with it.
Plato emphasizes the importance of experience and wisdom in judgment. A judge should not rely on their own experiences of wrongdoing; instead, they should have a deep understanding of evil through careful observation of the actions and nature of others. This knowledge and perspective are essential for fair and just decision-making.
Themes
JudgmentWisdomEvilExperienceJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a law school lecture to discuss the qualities of a good judge.
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