Quote by Plato

Nothing can be more absurd than the practice that prevails in our country of men and women not following the same pursuits with all their strengths and with one mind, for thus, the state instead of being whole is reduced to half.

Nothing can be more absurd than the practice that prevails i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the absurdity of gender-based divisions in pursuing certain activities or roles. It criticizes the prevailing practice in the country where men and women are not encouraged to pursue the same goals together, resulting in a fragmented state instead of a united one. The quote suggests that when men and women collaborate and work towards common objectives with their combined strengths, the state is more likely to thrive as a whole. It calls for equal opportunities and the collective effort of both genders to achieve a truly harmonious society.

By Plato

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