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“All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.” quote by Socrates
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“All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.”

Socrates

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Phaedo by Plato, 399 BC

Human souls never die; those who live virtuously attain a divine, everlasting nature.

In simple terms: Righteous souls live forever and are divine.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtue for an eternal, noble existence.

Themes

immortality virtue divinity

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • ethical decision‑making
  • teaching morality
  • legacy building

Key Concepts

ethics metaphysics spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “righteous” mean to you?
  • How can one practice virtue daily?
A Different Perspective

Righteousness may be culturally defined, limiting universal agreement.

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