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Cohesion Quote by Plato

“Is there anything worse for a state than to be split and disunited? or anything better than cohesion and unity?” quote by Plato
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“Is there anything worse for a state than to be split and disunited? or anything better than cohesion and unity?”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book VIII, 380 BC

A state suffers when divided; unity is essential for strength and harmony.

In simple terms: Division weakens a nation; unity strengthens it.

Key Takeaway

Promote societal cohesion.

Themes

politics society unity division strength

Mood

reflective serious philosophical

Type

political philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • national policy
  • community building
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

social contract collective identity fragmentation stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance unity with diversity?
  • When does unity become oppression?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on unity may suppress healthy dissent.

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