पृष्ठ 950 / 1391

And him we call wise who has in him that little part which rules,

and which proclaims these commands; that part too being supposed

to have a knowledge of what is for the interest of each of the

three parts and of the whole?

Assuredly.

And would you not say that he is temperate who has these same

elements in friendly harmony, in whom the one ruling principle of

reason, and the two subject ones of spirit and desire are equally

agreed that reason ought to rule, and do not rebel?

Certainly, he said, that is the true account of temperance

whether in the State or individual.

And surely, I said, we have explained again and again how and by

virtue of what quality a man will be just.

That is very certain.

And is justice dimmer in the individual, and is her form

different, or is she the same which we found her to be in the

State?

There is no difference in my opinion, he said.