Quote by Jack Vance

You must save yourselves, Rogol Domedonfors told them. You have ignored the ancient wisdom, you have been too indolent to learn, you have sought easy complacence from religion, rather than facing manfully to the world.

You must save yourselves, Rogol Domedonfors told them. You h

Summary

In this quote, Rogol Domedonfors urges individuals to take responsibility for their own salvation. He criticizes their ignorance of ancient wisdom and laziness in acquiring knowledge. Rather than looking for easy comfort in religion, he advocates for confronting the challenges of the world with courage and determination. The quote encourages self-reliance, personal growth, and the acknowledgement of one's own agency in finding salvation or success.

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Wisdom Life Religion

By Jack Vance

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