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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State

137	As with other things, a good state is organised and orderly [Plato]
	Full Idea: As in every case (an artefact, a body, a mind, a creature), a good state is an organised and orderly state.
	From: Plato (Gorgias [c.387 BCE], 506e)

24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / c. Direct democracy

141	A good citizen won't be passive, but will redirect the needs of the state [Plato]
	Full Idea: The only responsibility of a good member of a community is altering the community's needs rather than going along with them.
	From: Plato (Gorgias [c.387 BCE], 517b)