Quote by John Burroughs

One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then.

One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle

Summary

This quote suggests that the true test of one's philosophy is not in peaceful moments or when things are going well, but rather when faced with defeat or adversity. It implies that it is easy to philosophize or hold strong beliefs when life is smooth sailing, but it is during challenging times that one's philosophy is truly put to the test. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, as it is in moments of defeat that one needs to draw upon their philosophical principles to find strength and motivation to overcome obstacles.

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Philosophy

By John Burroughs

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