Plato says, guardians should be "naturally fitted." And as among farmers the best are those with a natural turn for farming, so, if we want the best among our Guardians, we must take those naturally fitted to watch over a commonwealth." (Plato, 329) Plato argues that guardians must always fight for what they believe is best for the people. Plato believes that violence should not be used as a means to 'force' an idea.
Plato mentions, guardians must be able to withstand "ordeals of toil and pain." "Whenever we find one who has come unscathed through every test in childhood, youth, and ma…
