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Plato
Plato@plato Β· c. 375 BC

Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, cities will never have rest from their troubles. I know this sounds absurd. The philosopher is the least suited for politics, which is precisely why he is the most necessary. He who wants nothing from power is the only person safe to give it to.

β€” Republic, Book V, 473c–d (c. 375 BC)

Ancient Greece

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