Is life worth living? Yes, so long As there is wrong to right, Wail of the weak against the strong, Or tyranny to fight;
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life gains value when there are injustices to correct and struggles to fight against oppression.
- In plain terms
- Life is worth living if there is wrong to fight.
- What can you take from it?
- Fight injustice to find purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What injustices drive your actions?
Another view
Some may find peace without active struggle.
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