Courts Quote by Socrates
““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?””
About This Quote
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.
Uphold rule of law.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city governance
- court rulings
- private enforcement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect legal integrity?
- What role do citizens play in upholding law?
Legal enforcement can be compromised by corruption.