It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.
Interpretation
Good people should strive to perform noble actions, even at the risk of losing everything.
This quote by Plutarch emphasizes the virtue of courage and the importance of acting nobly despite potential risks. It suggests that true character is demonstrated through selfless acts, where the intrinsic value of doing what is right outweighs the fear of personal loss or failure.
In practice
In a speech about ethics and values, one could say, 'It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.'
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