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'You are a statuary, Socrates, and have made a perfect image of

our governors.' Yes, and of our governesses, for the women will

share in all things with the men. And you will admit that our

State is not a mere aspiration, but may really come into being

when there shall arise philosopher-kings, one or more, who will

despise earthly vanities, and will be the servants of justice

only. 'And how will they begin their work?' Their first act will

be to send away into the country all those who are more than ten

years of age, and to proceed with those who are left...