The role of “guardian” requires him to be brave and in good physical shape, so that he can fight well to defend the State. He must have a strong spirit that brings morale; because it is a powerful enough force to leave the enemy’s soul “fearless and indomitable”. However, he must be equally dangerous to his enemies and gentle with his friends, which appears to one of the men to be impossible. The solution is that the guardian of the State will be required to “unite himself in philosophy and spirit and swiftness and strength” to create a balance. The men discuss the example of a well-trained dog: angry at strangers and warm to acquaintances. It becomes important that the guardian must be a student of philosophy, and a lover of wisdom and knowledge.
And depending on how high the guardian’s duties are, the more time, training, and effort will be required for his position, not to mention that he must already possess a natural affinity for the role, i.e. born a leader.
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