Death Quote by Socrates
“It is not difficult to avoid death. It is much more difficult to avoid wickedness, for it runs faster than death.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Apology, Plato, 399 BC
Moral integrity is harder to maintain than avoiding death; ethical decay spreads quickly.
In simple terms: Avoiding evil is tougher than avoiding death.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical choices over safety.
Themes
ethics
mortality
virtue
human nature
Mood
serious
instructive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal decision making
- education
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habits reinforce moral strength?
- How do societies reward or punish ethical behavior?
A Different Perspective
Moral vigilance can be costly and socially unpopular.
