Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True justice starts from within the citizens and reflects in the state's governance.
Plato emphasizes that for justice to truly exist within a state, it must first be rooted in the individual citizens who live there. The moral integrity, values, and principles upheld by the people are essential for a just society, as external systems of justice can only be effective if supported by citizens' inner convictions and ethical standards.
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JusticeCitizensStatePhilosophyMorality
In practice
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In a speech about civic responsibility.
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