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Anger Quote by Plato

“The tyranny imposed on the soul by anger, or fear, or lust, or pain, or envy, or desire, I generally call 'injustice.'” quote by Plato
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“The tyranny imposed on the soul by anger, or fear, or lust, or pain, or envy, or desire, I generally call 'injustice.'”

Plato

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: The Republic, 380 BC

He labels intense negative emotions as forms of injustice inflicted on the soul, suggesting moral corruption.

In simple terms: Anger, fear, etc., are soul injustices.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue to protect the soul.

Themes

ethics emotion justice

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution
  • education

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What injustices do you feel within?
  • How can virtue counteract them?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing emotions may ignore underlying issues.

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