Skip to content

It is never right to do wrong or to requite wrong with…

“It is never right to do wrong or to requite wrong with wrong, or when we suffer evil to defend ourselves by doing evil in return.” quote by Socrates
Download Open image
“It is never right to do wrong or to requite wrong with wrong, or when we suffer evil to defend ourselves by doing evil in return.”

Socrates

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

It is never justified to respond to wrongdoing with more wrongdoing, even in self‑defense.

In simple terms: Do not repay evil with evil.

Key Takeaway

Choose virtue over retaliation.

Themes

ethics justice non‑violence

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • legal systems
  • personal relationships
  • activism

Key Concepts

philosophy morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you ever justify a violent response?
  • How do you practice non‑violence?
A Different Perspective

Complex moral dilemmas can blur lines.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Socrates

Explore all 579 Socrates quotes

More Character quotes

Browse all 32,707 Character quotes