Plato
Plato
Platowas a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. He is widely considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition. Unlike nearly all of his philosophical contemporaries, Plato's entire œuvre is believed to have survived intact for over 2,400 years...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
justice stronger advantage
Justice is nothing more than the advantage of the stronger.
justice stronger principles
Everywhere there is one principle of justice, which is the interest of the stronger.
justice
Justice is having and doing what is one's own.
convince-us justice soul
SOCRATES: Perhaps we may be wrong; if so, you in your wisdom should convince us that we are mistaken in preferring justice to injustice. THRASYMACHUS: And how am I to convince you, he said, if you are not already convinced by what I have just said; what more can I do for you? Would you have me put the proof bodily into your souls?
spiritual men justice
Of all the things of a man's soul which he has within him, justice is the greatest good and injustice the greatest evil.
jobs men justice
...that in our state one man was to do one job, and the job he was naturally most suited for .. And further, we have often heard and often said that justice consists of minding your own business and not interfering with other people.
justice evil injustice
To do injustice is the greatest of all evils.
justice suffering customs
Then not only custom, but also nature affirms that to do is more disgraceful than to suffer injustice, and that justice is equality.
men issues justice
Great is the issue at stake, greater than appears, whether a man is to be good or bad. And what will any one be profited if, under the influence of money or power, he neglect justice and virtue?
justice may hearing
May not the wolf, as the proverb says, claim a hearing?
justice needs would-be
Not to help justice in her need would be an impiety.
inspirational justice form
The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.
mean men justice
Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.
justice might might-is-right
Do not expect justice where might is right.