Constitution Quote by Plato
“Is it not the excess and greed of this and the neglect of all other things that revolutionizes this constitution too and prepares the way for the necessity of a dictatorship?”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book II, Plato, c. 380 BC
Plato warns that unchecked greed and neglect of virtues can destabilize society and lead to authoritarian rule.
In simple terms: Greed and neglect can cause tyranny.
Key Takeaway
Guard against excess and value virtue.
Themes
politics
ethics
power
society
justice
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate governance
- personal ethics
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Greed
neglect
dictatorship
constitution
Questions to Reflect On
- What values are being sacrificed for profit?
- How can societies balance ambition with moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting other values may also erode resilience.
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