Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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... our purpose in founding our state was not to promote the happiness of a single class, but, so far as possible, of the whole community. Our idea was that we were most likely to justice in such a community, and so be able to decide the question we are trying to answer. We are therefore at the moment trying to construct what we think is a happy community by securing the happiness not of a select minority, but of a whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of collective happiness over the happiness of a privileged few.
Plato's quote articulates the philosophy that a just society should strive to promote the well-being of the entire community rather than catering to the needs of a select group. It suggests that true justice and happiness can only be achieved when all members of society are considered, thereby fostering a sense of unity and equality.
Themes
CommunityHappinessJusticePhilosophySociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about community service to emphasize inclusivity.
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