Citizens Quote by Plato
“There should exist among the citizens neither extreme poverty nor again excessive wealth, for both are productive of great evil.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book III, ~380 BC
Advocates a balanced society without extreme poverty or wealth, as both cause harm.
In simple terms: A fair society avoids extreme rich or poor because both are harmful.
Key Takeaway
Seek economic balance.
Themes
justice
economics
ethics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- wealth redistribution
- poverty alleviation
Key Concepts
social equity
philosophical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce extremes?
- How to measure “excessive” wealth?
A Different Perspective
Implementing balance is politically difficult.
