Single Idea 2149

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites]

Full Idea

The less keen the would-be rulers of a community are to rule, the better and less divided the administration of that community are bound to be.

Gist of Idea

Reluctant rulers make a better and more unified administration

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.371 BCE], 520d)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.248