Thomas Jefferson and Plato's Utopia

As Thomas Jefferson wrote the masterpiece called the Declaration of Independence, this magnificent work carries many details from Plato's Noble Lie, which is another famous writing piece. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence he wrote whatever was best for the country and Plato was a great start to begin with. Plato's view of human nature, especially from the Noble Lie excerpt, made the Declaration of Independence, a powerful and moving document that represents …

…In conclusion, Plato's involvement from the excerpt of the Noble Lie helped shaped this country and influenced our founding fathers to believe in their dreams. One cannot just believe in what others say, you must believe what is in your heart and that is the power of choice. It matters from what you believe in, not in what you are forced to believe. "Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. " ~Plato