Quote by Plato

To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a man is compelled to choose one of two evils, no one will choose the greater when he might have the less.

To prefer evil to good is not in human nature; and when a ma

Summary

This quote suggests that it is not within human nature to consciously choose evil over good. When faced with a situation where one must choose between two evils, rational individuals will always choose the lesser evil rather than the greater one. The quote reflects the idea that human beings tend to have an intrinsic inclination towards good and prioritize minimizing harm when making ethical decisions.

By Plato

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