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Quotation from Laws by Plato
“Man, as we say, is a tame or civilized animal; nevertheless, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature”
Laws, Book VI, trans. Jowett
The Athenian explains why the supervisor of education is the greatest office of the state.
Citation: "Man, as we say, is a tame or civilized animal; nevertheless, he requires proper instruction and a fortunate nature" — Plato, Laws, Book VI, trans. Jowett. (id plato-laws-q7)
