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.'”
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.
Cultivate virtue to protect the soul.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices do you feel within?
- How can virtue counteract them?
Suppressing emotions may ignore underlying issues.