Mas, sea verdad o sueno, obrar bien es lo que importa. Si fuere verdad, por serlo; si no, por ganar amigos para cuando despertemos.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Whether life is real or a dream, acting virtuously matters most. If it is real, virtue is its own reward; if not, good deeds build connections for the afterlife.
- In plain terms
- Do good deeds regardless of whether life is real or a dream.
- What can you take from it?
- Act virtuously in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the value of action dependent on reality?
- How do you define a good life?
Another view
It assumes an afterlife where friendships persist.
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