Bargains Quote by Plato
“Both poverty and wealth, therefore, have a bad effect on the quality of the work and the workman himself. Wealth and poverty, I answered. One produces luxury and idleness and a passion for novelty, the other meanness and bad workmanship and revolution into the bargain.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: "The Republic", 380 BC
Both extreme wealth and poverty can corrupt work quality and the worker’s character.
In simple terms: Extremes harm work quality.
Key Takeaway
Aim for balanced economic conditions.
Themes
economics
ethics
work quality
balance
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- policy making
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- social welfare
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
social theory
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth affect your work ethic?
- What policies could reduce extreme disparity?
A Different Perspective
Addressing extremes requires systemic change, not just personal effort.
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