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The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse
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"The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men"

- Plato

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Plato's quote recommends that those who are smart and choose not to take part in federal government will suffer the consequences of living under the regulation of those who are less smart. This suggests that those that are smart as well as pick not to participate in government are not only missing out on the possibility to make a favorable impact on society, but they are also based on the choices of those that are less smart. This quote works as a warning to those who are sensible and also have the possible to make a distinction in federal government, yet choose not to. It is a reminder that if they do not take part in government, they will undergo the decisions of those that are much less smart and also might not have their benefits in mind. Inevitably, Plato's quote motivates sensible people to take part in government in order to make certain that the decisions made remain in the best passion of society.

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Plato This quote is written / told by Plato between 427 BC and 347 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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