Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the things that are called evils, to surrender to them our freedom, in defiance of which we ought to face any suffering.

Shall I tell you what the real evil is? To cringe to the thi

Summary

This quote suggests that the real evil lies in our willingness to submit to things labeled as evils, giving up our freedom instead of facing any hardships with courage. It implies that it is better to confront suffering rather than to succumb to it and compromise our autonomy. The quote encourages a mindset of resilience and emphasizes the importance of standing up against perceived evils while maintaining our sense of freedom.

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