Fear Quote by Plato
“Injustice is censured because the censures are afraid of suffering, and not from any fear which they have of doing injustice.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book I, Plato, c. 380 BC
People condemn injustice only because they fear being harmed by it, not because they fear committing it themselves.
In simple terms: People fear being hurt, not doing wrong.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear of harm in judgments.
Themes
justice
fear
morality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal relationships
- political debates
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears drive your judgments?
- How does self‑protection affect moral criticism?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic causes of injustice.
