Quotation by

Plato

Nothing can be more absurd than the practice that prevails in our country of men and women not following the same pursuits with all their strengths and with one mind, for thus, the state instead of being whole is reduced to half.

Plato

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Plato is saying that it is unreasonable for men and women to divide their efforts and focus on different goals rather than working together fully on the same tasks. When people do not unite their strengths and intentions, the society becomes weaker and incomplete instead of strong and unified.

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