Tao Te Ching

“Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of the world have the spirit and power of philosophy, the human race will never see an end of trouble. Only when political greatness and wisdom meet will cities and nations rest from their evils and see the light of day.”

— Plato Πλάτων 428 – 348 BCE via Jowett, Shan Dao
from Republic Πολιτεία