Be of good hope in the face of death. Believe in this one…
“Be of good hope in the face of death. Believe in this one truth for certain, that no evil can befall a good man either in life or death, and that his fate is not a matter of indifference to the gods.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates maintaining hope and moral certainty that good people are protected from evil, even beyond death.
In simple terms: Good people are safe from evil, even after death.
Trust in moral order beyond life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court trial
- personal crisis
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can hope exist without belief in divine justice?
- How do we act when good seems unrewarded?
Assumes a benevolent deity and may ignore real‑world suffering.