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“No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education.” quote by Plato
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“No man should bring children into the world who is unwilling to persevere to the end in their nature and education.”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Republic, Book III

Parents must ensure children are raised with perseverance and moral education, or they risk bringing unprepared individuals into society.

In simple terms: Children need steadfast upbringing and education.

Key Takeaway

Raise resilient, educated children.

Themes

parenting education perseverance ethics responsibility

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • school curricula
  • childhood mentorship

Key Concepts

virtue ethics human development social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does society play in supporting parental perseverance?
  • How can education systems reinforce perseverance?
A Different Perspective

Perseverance alone may not overcome systemic disadvantages.

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