Virtue comes through contemplation of the divine, and the exercise of philosophy. But it also comes through public service. The one is incomplete without the other. Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is pointless.
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About Iain Pears, The Dream of Scipio
Iain Pears, The Dream of Scipio.
Themes
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership
- Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection