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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue

345	A good man cannot be harmed, either in life or in death [Socrates]
	Full Idea: A good man cannot be harmed, either in life or in death.
	From: Socrates (reports of last days [c.399 BCE]), quoted by Plato - The Apology 41d

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice

346	One ought not to return a wrong or injury to any person, whatever the provocation [Socrates]
	Full Idea: One ought not to return a wrong or an injury to any person, whatever the provocation is.
	From: Socrates (reports of last days [c.399 BCE]), quoted by Plato - Crito 49b
	A reaction: The same as the essential moral teachings of Jesus (see Idea 6288) and Lao Tzu (Idea 6324). The big target is not to be corrupted by the evil of other people.

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth

341	Wealth is good if it is accompanied by virtue [Socrates]
	Full Idea: Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence makes wealth and everything else good for men.
	From: Socrates (reports of last days [c.399 BCE]), quoted by Plato - The Apology 30b