You praise a man for having killed his enemy by means of an advantage; and by praising him for boldness you praise him for a sin against nature, because boldness leads to destruction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Praising someone for killing an enemy with advantage is criticized as praising a sin against nature because boldness leads to destruction.
- In plain terms
- Praising killing as boldness is criticized as a sin against nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid praising destructive acts as virtues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does bravery become violence?
- What deserves praise?
Another view
The definition of 'boldness' here is narrow and controversial.
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