Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Of all the things of a man's soul which he has within him, justice is the greatest good and injustice the greatest evil.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice is the most important virtue in a person, while injustice is the greatest wrongdoing.
In this quote, Plato emphasizes the intrinsic value of justice in the human soul, proposing that it represents the highest moral good. Conversely, he warns that injustice, which arises from moral failings, constitutes the deepest form of evil, undermining both personal integrity and societal harmony.
Themes
JusticeInjusticeSoulGoodEvil
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about morality, one might say, 'As Plato reminds us, true justice is the greatest good we can aspire to.'
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