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Plato's Encounters with Vice
- Plato lived through difficult times and encountered bad people, including the Thirty Tyrants and his student who betrayed Dion.
- He used these experiences to reflect on his own character.
Plato's Mantra
- Instead of feeling superior when encountering bad behavior, adopt Plato's mantra: "Am I like that, too?"
- Use this for self-reflection and character improvement.
Self-Reflection through Others' Vices
- Observe others' vices, but don't rationalize them.
- Instead, use them to examine your own behavior and ask, "Am I like that, too?"