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Single Idea 253

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue]

Full Idea

The cause of each and every crime we commit is precisely this excessive love of ourselves.

Gist of Idea

Every crime is the result of excessive self-love

Source

Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 731e)

Book Reference

Plato: 'The Laws', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1970], p.196