In one of his later writings, "The Republic", Plato gives more concrete ideas of what he believes courage to be. Civic courage is described as a sort of perseverance – "preservation of the belief that has been inculcated by the law through education about what things and sorts of things are to be feared". Ideas of courage being perseverance also are seen in "Laches". Plato further explains this perseverance as being able to persevere through all emotions, like suffering, pleasure, and fear.