If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is…
“If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He advises that suffering without shame is virtuous, and that evil deeds should never be praised.
In simple terms: Endure suffering honorably; reject praising evil.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in hardship, condemn wrongdoing.
Themes
virtue
shame
morality
Mood
solemn
didactic
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court trials
- personal loss
- public scandal
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to speak of suffering?
- How do you confront evil without shame?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical need for self‑advocacy.