Quote by John Ruskin

You may either win your peace or buy it: win it, by resistance to evil; buy it, by compromise with evil.

You may either win your peace or buy it: win it, by resistan

Summary

This quote reflects the idea that individuals can attain peace in their lives through two different approaches. The first is to actively resist and stand against evil, meaning that individuals should fight against injustice and wrongdoing in order to maintain their peace of mind. The alternative approach is to compromise with evil by accepting certain wrongdoings or injustices in order to avoid conflict and maintain a peaceful existence. The quote highlights the choice individuals have to either actively confront and resist evil or to compromise their beliefs for the sake of peace.

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