A state arises,as I conceive,out of the needs of mankind;no one is self-sufficing,but all of us have many wants
PlatoMany men are loved by their enemies, and hated by their friends, and are the friends of their enemies, and the enemies of their friends.
PlatoWhat I say is that 'just' or 'right' means nothing but what is in the interest of the stronger party.
PlatoSOCRATES: Perhaps we may be wrong; if so, you in your wisdom should convince us that we are mistaken in preferring justice to injustice. THRASYMACHUS: And how am I to convince you, he said, if you are not already convinced by what I have just said; what more can I do for you? Would you have me put the proof bodily into your souls?
Plato