Full Idea
A state is a plurality which must depend on education to bring about its common unity.
Gist of Idea
A state is plural, and needs education to make it a community
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1263b33)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Sinclair,T.A. /Saunders,T. [Penguin 1992], p.116
A Reaction
He also says that diversity is an essential aspect of a city, so I don't think he expects education to achieve perfect unity.