Quotation by

Plato

He who steals a little steals with the same wish as he who steals much, but with less power.

Power

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Plato is saying that the desire to steal is the same whether someone takes a small or large amount; the difference lies only in their ability to act on that desire. This means the intention behind theft is equal, but the scale depends on the person's power or capability.

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