Plato | The Ring of Gyges
In this excerpt from the dialogue The Republic, Glaucon and Socrates discuss the nature and origin of justice. Glaucon defends injustice, illustrating his argument with the legend of Gyges, to play devil's advocate and force Socrates to explain why people would voluntarily choose to be just.
-The ring of Gyges bestowed ___________ on its bearer.
A) omnipotence
B) wisdom
C) invisibility
D) wealth

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The ring of Gyges bestowed invisibility on its bearer, allowing them to act without being seen or held accountable for their actions.

Plato | the Ring of Gyges