No evil can happen to a good man, neither in life nor after death.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good people do not suffer true harm, whether in life or after death.
- In plain terms
- Good men are protected from real harm.
- What can you take from it?
- Virtue offers protection from true harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does virtue protect?
- Can good men suffer?
Another view
Good people do face real suffering and loss.
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