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Meaning
The quote says that a virtuous person cannot truly be damaged by suffering or even by death. It also suggests that divine forces take care of such a person’s affairs, so moral goodness matters more than external misfortune.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Socrates
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