Plato, (429-347 BC) Greek philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Plato Quote “A tyrant…is always stirring up some war or other, in order that the people may require a leader.”Plato ~ Plato (429-347 BC) Greek philosopherThe Republic Deception , Greed , Power , Psycho-politics , Tyranny , War Ratings and Comments Reply noel o'r, mullingar, ireland 8/31/05 Reply Mike, Norwalk 8/17/06 1 Reply Robert, Sarasota 8/17/06 Don't get me started... 11Reply Dick, Fort Worth 8/17/06 And the U.S. seems to provide the majority of them. 11Reply Elizabeth, Los Angeles 8/17/06 "All the authorities have to do nowadays is claim that a case is linked to terror and they can get away with just about anything. The rule of law is succumbing to the tyranny of fear." Bob Herbert, Today's New York Times Editorial 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 8/17/06 War is the trade of kings (and presidents). Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 8/21/06 Reply Ronw13, Oregon 12/7/16 Yet, Sound Leadership comes forth, the tyrant cannot control. Socialism instills fear, Liberty instills Confidence and Courage, putting fear in the socialist eyes ! 1 Reply Jim K, Austin 12/7/16 Have you noticed that we always seem to me in a war? Governments always keep a war handy so as to control the populace.There is nothing like a mutual enemy to keep the sheep in line. Reply E Archer, NYC 12/7/16 In the US, the government is always stirring up some conflict in order to declare a state of national emergency in which emergency powers are granted to the Executive while the Constitution is put on hold. The state of national emergency has not been lifted since 1934. The US has been essentially a fascist dictatorship with rigged elections (the choices decided by the wealthy political class) ever since The New Deal. How do you like it so far? Isn't it all it was promised to be? (!!) Reply Mick, Manchester 12/8/16 WMD!!! Reply DENNIS KOLB, WARRENTON 12/8/16 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Plato quote is found in these categories: Deception quotes Greed quotes Power quotes Psycho-politics quotes Tyranny quotes War quotes About Plato Bio of Plato Quotations by Plato Books by/about Plato Plato videos Plato on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Plato