"Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens.
~ Plato ~












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"Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.
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"Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance.
"They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -Plato, philosopher (427-347 BCE)
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