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Single Idea 11388

[from 'The Iliad' by Homer, in 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / a. Autocracy ]

Full Idea

The rule of many is not good; let there be one ruler.

Gist of Idea

Let there be one ruler

Source

Homer (The Iliad [c.850 BCE], 2.204), quoted by Vassilis Politis - Aristotle and the Metaphysics 8.9

Book Reference

Politis,Vasilis: 'Aristotle and the Metaphysics' [Routledge 2004], p.289


A Reaction

[Quoted by Aristotle at Metaphysics 1076a04]