Quote by Criss Jami

I would rather have strong enemies than a world of passive individualists. In a world of passive individualists nothing seems worth anything simply because nobody stands for anything. That world has no convictions, no victories, no unions, no heroism, no absolutes, no heartbeat. That world has rigor mortis.

I would rather have strong enemies than a world of passive i

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having strong adversaries rather than living in a society full of passive individuals. The speaker argues that in a world of passive individualists, where people lack conviction and fail to stand up for their beliefs, nothing holds value. There are no shared goals, collective achievements, inspiring figures, unchanging principles, or vitality. The quote suggests that a society lacking strong opposition and passionate individuals is stagnant and lifeless.

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Death Humanity Enemies Beliefs Human Heroism Individualism Convictions Absolutes Absolute Truth Automaton Heartbeat Inhuman

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