Citations de Platone

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The worst of all deceptions is self-deception.

The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something.

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.

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