Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Socrates suggests that death might be a positive outcome for humans.
- In plain terms
- Death could be the best thing that happens to us.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not fear death; it may be a blessing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you afraid of death?
- What happens after we die?
Another view
This view ignores the value of living and loving.
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