6 Quotes by Plutarch about politics

  • Author Plutarch
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    The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves the whole, and by yielding in a small matter secures a greater.

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    Courage and wisdom are, indeed, rarities amongst men, but of all that is good, a just man it would seem is the most scarce.

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    They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

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    Justice makes the life of such as are in prosperity, power and authority the life of a god, and injustice turns it to that of a beast.

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    Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price.

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