Good citizen
idea · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
better citizen · good citizen · the good citizen
spoken of as
1 expressionThe good citizen1 mention
In Defence of Euxenippus (Greek)
The good citizen, gentlemen of the jury, is not a man to make some small additions to the public funds in ways which cause an ultimate loss, nor one who, by dishonestly producing an immediate profit, cuts off the city’s lawful source of revenue.
in the texts
In Defence of Euxenippus
The speaker's articulated standard of civic virtue: a citizen who preserves long-term public benefit, agreement among citizens, and the city's reputation rather than pursuing dishonest short-term profit.
The good citizen, gentlemen of the jury, is not a man to make some small additions to the public funds in ways which cause an ultimate loss, nor one who, by dishonestly producing an immediate profit, cuts off the city’s lawful source of revenue.
Memorabilia
Civic excellence measured by improving the city in finance, war, diplomacy, and debate.
Do you say that your man is a better citizen than mine?
And in debate he who puts down strife and produces harmony?
Then why didn’t we first consider what is the function of a good citizen?