Dear Quote by Plato
“All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book I, 380 BC
All humans share equal worth regardless of status; divine love values both poor and powerful alike.
In simple terms: Everyone is equally valuable; God loves all equally.
Treat everyone with equal respect and compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- policy making
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor equal worth?
- What limits equality in practice?
Equality may clash with practical hierarchies and resource distribution.