Interfere Quote by Plato
“In things which we know, everyone will trust us ... and we may do as we please, and no one will like to interfere with us; and we are free, and masters of others; and these things will be really ours, for we shall turn them to our good.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book III, Plato, 380 BC
Power over others is seen as true freedom, but it rests on manipulation and false ownership.
In simple terms: Control is mistaken for freedom.
Key Takeaway
Beware of equating dominance with liberty.
Themes
power
freedom
control
ethics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- political strategy
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
political philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value others' autonomy as much as your own?
- How does power affect responsibility?
A Different Perspective
True freedom requires mutual respect, not domination.
