And when they become opposed to reason or law, and instruction no longer avails--that is the last and greatest ignorance of states and men.

'I agree.' Let this, then, be our first principle:--That the citizen who does not know how to choose between good and evil must not have authority, although he possess great mental gifts, and many accomplishments; for he is really a fool.

On the other hand, he who has this knowledge may be unable either to read or swim; nevertheless, he shall be counted wise and permitted to rule.

For how can there be wisdom where there is no harmony ?--the wise man is the saviour, and he who is devoid of wisdom is the destroyer of states and households.

There are rulers and there are subjects in states.