Boys Quote by Diogenes
“Good men nowhere, but good boys at Sparta.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Attributed to Diogenes, ancient Greek philosopher
Good men are scarce, but virtuous youths can be found in Sparta.
In simple terms: Virtue is more common among youths in Sparta than among men elsewhere.
Key Takeaway
Seek virtue wherever it appears.
Themes
virtue
youth
societal values
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- community building
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
ethics
historical perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a 'good' person?
- Can youth embody virtue better than adults?
A Different Perspective
Sparta's reputation may be idealized, not universal.
![“I know some say, let us have good laws, and no matter for the men that execute them: but let them consider, that though good laws do well, good men do better: for good laws may want good men, and be abolished or evaded [invaded in Franklin's print] by ill men; but good men will never want good…” quote by Patrick Henry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/373/patrick-henry-3071_franklin_i-know-some-say-let-us-have-good-laws-an_839553.jpg)
