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“People regard the same things, some as just and others as unjust, - about these they dispute; and so there arise wars and fightings among them.” quote by Plato
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“People regard the same things, some as just and others as unjust, - about these they dispute; and so there arise wars and fightings among them.”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Republic, Book III, Plato, c. 380 BC

People interpret the same facts differently, labeling them just or unjust, which leads to conflict.

In simple terms: Different views cause disputes and wars.

Key Takeaway

Recognize multiple perspectives before judging.

Themes

justice conflict perception ethics politics

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • political debates
  • legal judgments
  • media framing
  • community disputes

Key Concepts

relativism moral philosophy social division

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you determine fairness in a disagreement?
  • What evidence can bridge opposing views?
A Different Perspective

May overlook objective facts in favor of subjective bias.

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