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“Do you imagine that a city can continue to exist and not be turned upside down, if the legal judgments which are pronounced in it have no force but are nullified and destroyed by private persons?” quote by Socrates
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““Do you imagine that a city can continue to exist and not be turned upside down, if the legal judgments which are pronounced in it have no force but are nullified and destroyed by private persons?””

Socrates

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Source Dialogue: Philosophical Treatise, 4th century BC

A city cannot remain stable if its legal judgments are ignored and overridden by private individuals.

In simple terms: Law must be enforced to maintain order.

Key Takeaway

Uphold rule of law.

Themes

justice government social order

Mood

inquisitive serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • city governance
  • court rulings
  • private enforcement

Key Concepts

legal authority citizen responsibility state stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies protect legal integrity?
  • What role do citizens play in upholding law?
A Different Perspective

Legal enforcement can be compromised by corruption.

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