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“There are two things which should be cultivated in the soul: first, the greatest courage; secondly, the greatest fear.”

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Book:Laws, Books 1-6

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Laws, Books 1-6

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Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more

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