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Single Idea 345

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue]

Full Idea

A good man cannot be harmed, either in life or in death.

Gist of Idea

A good man cannot be harmed, either in life or in death

Source

Socrates (reports of last days [c.399 BCE]), quoted by Plato - The Apology 41d

Book Reference

Plato: 'Complete Works', ed/tr. Cooper,John M. [Hackett 1997], p.36