Excess of liberty, whether it lies in state or individuals, seems only to pass into excess of slavery.
PlatoThe god of love lives in a state of need. It is a need. It is an urge. It is a homeostatic imbalance. Like hunger and thirst, it's almost impossible to stamp out.
PlatoIs what is moral commanded by God because it is moral, or is it moral because it is commanded by God?
Plato