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When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty, and there is nothing more to fear from them, then he is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leaders may create conflicts to maintain their power and distract the populace from their domestic issues.
This quote by Plato suggests that tyrants, once free from external threats, often fabricate wars or conflicts to reinforce their leadership. By creating a situation where the populace feels threatened, they compel the people to look to them for guidance and protection, thereby ensuring their continued dominance and authority over the society.
Themes
TyrantWarLeadershipPowerPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the nature of political power during a debate on leadership ethics.
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