Good Quote by Edward Young
“'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Revenge” (1714)
A good man should not be sad; sadness is seen as impious for the virtuous.
In simple terms: Good people shouldn’t be sad.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner peace.
Themes
virtue
emotion
morality
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- moral dilemmas
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophical stoicism
ethical behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Is sadness always negative?
- How to reconcile virtue with emotion?
A Different Perspective
Sadness can be natural and healthy.
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