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What does it mean?
People often choose suffering to maintain control or pride rather than submit to a higher good.
In plain terms
Lost souls prefer ruling in misery over serving in happiness.
What can you take from it?
Pride can make us choose misery over submission.

Where it applies

  • ethical decisions
  • spiritual reflection
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • check your pride
  • value service over control

Questions to consider

  • What do you cling to at what price?
  • When is submission better?

Another view

It simplifies complex reasons why people endure hardship.

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