True, I said and now that this division of our task is concluded, let us find the point at which we digressed, that we may return into the old path. Yes, I remember that no one was to have any of the ordinary possessions of mankind they were to be warrior athletes and guardians, receiving from the other citizens, in lieu of annual payment, only their maintenance, and they were to take care of themselves and of the whole State. Yes, I said and we have further acknowledged that the governors, when appointed themselves, will take their soldiers and place them in houses such as we were describing, which are common to all, and contain nothing private, or individual and about their property, you remember what we agreed? That, replied Glaucon, has been acknowledged.
And so, Glaucon, we have arrived at the conclusion that in the perfect State wives and children are to be in common and that all education and the pursuits of war and peace are also to be common, and the best philosophers and the bravest warriors are to be their kings?
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