• To the rulers of the state then, if to any, it belongs of right to use falsehood, to deceive either enemies or their own citizens, for the good of the state: and no one else may meddle with this privilege.

  Plato
  Greek philosopher 427 v.C. - 347 v.C.
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. falsehood
2. privilege
3. enemies
4. meddle

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To the rulers of the state then, if to any, it belongs of right to use falsehood, to deceive either enemies or their own citizens, for the good of the state: and no one else may meddle with this privilege. by : Plato

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