Socrotes wrote in the republic about the need to be percieved as good in order to be reconized as a worthy leader but, the use of the 'beast' is also nessicary to compete in the world. People are not good for the sake of it in itself. By following the laws all gain from it. Security is gained by all if no laws were followed anarchy would be the state of affairs and only the strong survive. It is easier to steal was is desired than to work for it.
Politicians gain fame by there integrity.
By following the laws all gain from it. Politicians gain fame by there integrity.