Citizens Quote by Plato
“By education I mean that training in excellence from youth upward which makes a man passionately desire to be a perfect citizen, and teaches him to rule, and to obey, with justice. This is the only education which deserves the name.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogues: Republic, Book I, Plato, c. 380 BC
Education should cultivate excellence, civic virtue, and a desire for justice, shaping individuals to lead and obey rightly.
In simple terms: Education builds virtue and civic duty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate excellence and justice in learning.
Themes
education
civic virtue
leadership
justice
excellence
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- citizen training
- leadership programs
- community service
- public policy
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education balance excellence with individual freedom?
- What role should obedience play in a just society?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical skills and personal freedoms.
