Care Quote by Plato
“No town can live peacefully whatever its laws when its citizens do nothing but feast and drink and tire themselves out in the cares of love”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: The Republic, Book III, Plato, c. 380 BC
A society cannot be peaceful if its people are preoccupied with love and neglect civic duty.
In simple terms: Neglecting civic duty harms peace.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize civic responsibility over personal indulgence.
Themes
civic duty
peace
love
responsibility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- political activism
- public service
- civic education
Key Concepts
political philosophy
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be balanced with civic duty?
- What civic actions can individuals take daily?
A Different Perspective
Peace also requires personal relationships and emotional health.
