Character Quote by Socrates
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s Gorgias, c. 380 BC
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.
