"At best, we choose to be just only because the alternative is worse. If we could get away with injustice we would do so; what is to stop us, since it is bound to be preferable to be able to get what you want when you want it, regardless of consequences?"
- Peacock, A. Kent, "The Republic of Plato: Lectures", Spring 2005.
I found a friend in Plato.
He was as cynical as I am.
Maybe that's why I hate him so much. Hah.
(the Republic contained dialogues between Plato's teacher, Socrates, and other people, but I think my personal testimony, particularly this blog, will show me to be quite believable when I say that you really are what you note.)
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