Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, and political greatness and wisdom meet in one, and those commoner natures who pursue either to the exclusion of the other are compelled to stand aside, cities will never have rest from their evils—no, nor the human race."

—Plato, The Republic


Plato was a philosopher from Athens, a city-state of Ancient Greece. In this quote, Plato states his feelings about Athenian government. According to the quote, Plato most likely believed that

A.

common men and women could make cities better places.

B.

only people who were wise should run the government.

C.

people needed to fight against their own evil natures.

D.

all citizens should have a say in running the government.