Quote by Terry Eagleton

After all, if you do not resist the apparently inevitable, you will never know how inevitable the inevitable was.

After all, if you do not resist the apparently inevitable, y

Summary

This quote suggests that one should not simply accept things as inevitable without putting up a fight or resistance. By acknowledging that some outcomes may seem unavoidable, it implies that only by resisting these circumstances can one truly understand the extent of their inevitability. It encourages individuals to challenge perceived inevitabilities, as doing so allows for a deeper understanding of the situation at hand and the potential for alternative possibilities.

Topics

Inspirational Capitalism Apathy Resistance Socialism Marxism Inevitability

By Terry Eagleton

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