Believe Quote by Socrates
“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
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
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.
Key Takeaway
Trust in moral order beyond life.
Themes
hope
morality
philosophy
justice
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- court trial
- personal crisis
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
ethical certainty
divine justice
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can hope exist without belief in divine justice?
- How do we act when good seems unrewarded?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a benevolent deity and may ignore real‑world suffering.
