Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
PlatoRead
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.
Interpretation
The character of a state is shaped by the character of its people.
In this quote, Plato suggests that the nature of a society or government is directly influenced by the moral and ethical character of the individuals that compose it. Just as a person's traits determine how they interact with the world, the collective character of a population dictates the laws, culture, and values of a state, emphasizing the importance of individual virtue in creating a just and effective political system.
In practice
In a political debate, to emphasize the importance of ethical leadership.
Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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