To abandon oneself to despair without a struggle, to commit suicide as a relief, is like leaving the field of battle before we have vanquished the enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Giving up or ending your life out of despair is like quitting a fight before you have a chance to win.
- In plain terms
- Do not give up or end your life before you have tried to solve your problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Perseverance is required before considering surrender or escape.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to truly fight your battles?
- Is there ever a time when giving up is reasonable?
Another view
This minimizes the real pain that drives people to despair.
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