The Heaviest Penalty for Declining to Rule is to be Ruled by someone Inferior
यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः। स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥ ‘Whatever a great man does, other men also do; whatever standards he sets, the world follows’ In Plato's seminal The Republic, he stated, “The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior” , here he wanted to elaborate that capable people being disinterested in reforming society. And yet, he contented, they must be the ones to do it. This Quote encapsulates the inevitable consequence of relinquishing one's leadership responsibilities. It highlights the notion that denying to govern and making decision can lead to individuals being subjected to the governance of someone less capable or knowledgeable. It is believed that there is an inherent duty in those who possess wisdom, intellectuality and excellence to lead and support mankind towards greater flourishing. By shirking this duty, one not only surrenders their potential to enact positive change, but also opens the d...