Evil Quote by Socrates
“Living or dead, to a good man there can come no evil.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato’s Apology, 399 BC
A virtuous person cannot be harmed by evil because their moral character shields them from true wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Goodness protects against evil.
Cultivate virtue to stay untainted.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- leadership decisions
- personal temptations
- social injustice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a good person ever be harmed?
- What does “no evil” truly mean?
Evil may still cause suffering despite virtue.