Uniqueness "Admired in peace and dreaded in war," Webster's definition: "warlike,brave,hardy,stoical,severe, frugal,and highly disciplined." Plato based his ideal state on certain characteristics of Sparta.“Admired in peace and dreaded in war, ” Webster’s definition: “warlike, brave, hardy, stoical, severe, frugal, and highly disciplined.” Plato based his ideal state on certain characteristics of Sparta. Uniqueness