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This reads as a demand for responsibility before parenthood, not just the act itself. It can be taken to mean that raising children is a long moral task, one that includes patience, character, and sustained care, not only bringing them into being. It lands when thinking about the demands of parenting, or about the duty to stay present through a child’s growth.
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About Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens. He shaped Western thought through his dialogues, exploring justice, virtue, and the nature of reality. His works, including *The Republic* and *Symposium*, remain foundational to ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
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Books by Plato
The Republic
His best-known dialogue.