Come Quote by Socrates
““Now the hour to part has come. I go to die, you go to live. Which of us goes to the better lot is known to no one, except the god.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
The speaker reflects on mortality, noting uncertainty about the afterlife and the unknown fate of each soul.
In simple terms: Life and death are uncertain; only the divine knows.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty about death.
Themes
mortality
uncertainty
afterlife
philosophy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- contemplating death
- comforting the dying
- discussing fate
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
existentialism
epistemology
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts you about the unknown?
- How do you find meaning despite uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
The claim of a god knowing the afterlife is speculative.
