Capable Quote by Aristotle
“No democracy can exist unless each of its citizens is as capable of outrage at injustice to another as he is of outrage at unjustice to himself.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Politics, 350 BC
Citizens must be equally outraged by injustice toward others and themselves for a healthy democracy.
In simple terms: Equal outrage fuels democracy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy for all injustices.
Themes
justice
citizenship
democracy
Mood
inspirational
urgent
Type
philosophical
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- Voting behavior
- activism
- public policy
Key Concepts
Ethics
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster equal outrage?
- What mechanisms ensure personal and collective justice?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may limit universal empathy.
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