Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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No evil can happen to a good man either in life or after death.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A virtuous person remains unaffected by evil, whether in life or in death.
Plato's assertion reflects the belief that a good man, characterized by virtue and moral integrity, is protected from harm by his goodness. Even when faced with adversity or death, the essence of a good person transcends these challenges, suggesting that true strength lies in moral character rather than external circumstances.
Themes
GoodnessVirtueMoral IntegrityProtectionLifeDeath
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to emphasize the importance of living a virtuous life.
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