Defense Quote by Plutarch
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““Being consulted again whether it were requisite to enclose the city with a wall, [Lycurgus] sent them word, 'The city is well fortified which hath a wall of men instead of brick'.””
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Lives of the Eminent Greeks by Plutarch, c. 100 AD
True strength of a city lies in its citizens' virtue rather than physical walls.
In simple terms: People are a city's best defense.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate civic virtue and community.
Themes
civic duty
leadership
collective responsibility
defense
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- team building
- public policy debates
- neighborhood watch programs
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues strengthen your community?
- Can moral character replace physical safeguards?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic; may overlook practical security needs.
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