Quote by Plato

This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.

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Summary

This quote suggests that tyrants initially gain power by portraying themselves as protectors. They present themselves as individuals who will safeguard and defend their people, deceiving them with false promises of security and stability. However, behind this facade lies the seed of tyranny. Once in power, these supposed protectors succumb to their own desires for control, manipulating and oppressing the very people they swore to safeguard. The quote highlights the dangerous nature of tyranny and warns against blindly following those who might initially appear as protectors but can easily transform into tyrants.

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Tyranny

By Plato

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