Accused Quote by Socrates
“You too must be of good hope as regards death, gentlemen of the jury, and keep this one truth in mind, that a good man cannot be harmed either in life or in death, and that his affairs are not neglected by the gods. What has happened to me now has not happened of itself, but it is clear to me that it was better for me to die now and to escape from trouble. That is why my divine sign did not oppose me at any point. So I am certainly not angry with those who convicted me, or with my accusers. Of course that was not their purpose when they accused and convicted me, but they thought they were hurting me, and for this they deserve blame.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology (c. 399 BC)
A condemned man accepts fate, trusting divine justice and remaining unresentful.
In simple terms: Accept fate with calmness.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness and acceptance.
Themes
justice
resilience
philosophy
Mood
philosophical
reflective
Type
serene
determined
When to use this quote
- legal trials
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
ethics
stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with unfairness?
- What does forgiveness achieve?
A Different Perspective
Divine justice is uncertain.
