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Plato

A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men.

Plato

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Plato is saying that true heroism is rare, wisdom is even rarer, and genuine accomplishment is extremely uncommon. He emphasizes that while many people may show some qualities, only a very few reach the highest level of achievement.

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