Single Idea 2166

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism]

Full Idea

There's nothing better for the mind than morality, and a person ought to behave morally whether or not he owns Gyges' ring.

Gist of Idea

We should behave well even if invisible, for the health of the mind

Source

Plato (The Republic [c.371 BCE], 612b)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Republic', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [OUP 1993], p.368