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What does it mean?
It is better to die with dignity than to live in submission.
In plain terms
Choose pride over safety.
What can you take from it?
Dignity matters more than life.

Where it applies

  • political oppression
  • personal struggle
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • resist tyranny
  • stand firm
  • choose principles

Questions to consider

  • Is there a cost to dignity?
  • When does safety matter more?

Another view

Sometimes survival is necessary to fight another day.

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