Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic by polling the opinions of the people at large.
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This quote is just one of 81 total Plato quotes in our collection. Plato is known for saying 'Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic by polling the opinions of the people at large.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
This quote is just one of 81 total Plato quotes in our collection. Plato is known for saying 'Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic by polling the opinions of the people at large.' as well as some of the following quotes.