“The rulers of the state are the only persons who ought to have the privilege of lying, either at home or abroad; they may be allowed to lie for the good of the state.” Plato GoodLie
“We ought to esteem it of the greatest importance that the fictions which children first hear should be adapted in the most perfect manner to the promotion of virtue.” Plato ChildGreatest
“Man never legislates, but destinies and accidents, happening in all sorts of ways, legislate in all sorts of ways.” Plato
“To go to the world below, having a soul which is like a vessel full of injustice, is the last and worst of all the evils.” Plato EvilJusticeWorldSoul
“It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.” Plato War
“Truth is the beginning of every good to the gods, and of every good to man.” Plato GodGoodManTruthWise
