Death Quote by Plato
“And now I depart hence condemned by you to suffer the penalty of death, and they, too, go their ways condemned by the truth to suffer the penalty of villainy and wrong; and I must abide by my award - let them abide by theirs.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: "Gorgias" (attributed to Plato), 4th century BCE
Justice demands that each person accept the consequences of their actions, even when condemned by others.
In simple terms: People must face the outcomes of their deeds.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Themes
justice
responsibility
ethics
consequence
philosophy
Mood
serious
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
ethical
classical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal relationships
- political governance
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral accountability
social contract
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “condemned by truth”?
- How do we balance personal and societal judgments?
A Different Perspective
The notion of “award” may be ambiguous, leading to differing interpretations of justice.
