"No, I didn’t think then that I should do
anything servile because of the danger I faced, and so I don’t regret now
that I defended myself as I did. I’d far rather die after such a defense than
live like that." (Plato's Apology, 38e)
"The difficult thing, gentlemen, isn’t escaping death;
escaping villainy is much more difficult, since it runs faster than death." (Plato's Apology, 39a)
A past lover of mine used to express that he could not fathom how a woman could continue with an argument even as his fist was held high. Socrates, in Plato's Apology, expresses well my need to continue such a violent quarrel. I would rather be punished for what I believe to be "right" than to sit in silent obedience as my persecutor gains pleasure from my submission. The quotes really speak for themselves.
If your goals in life are, or are very similar to, the pursuit of knowledge + happiness, with the inclusion of bettering the world + humanity through your own personal ethical actions, then I would like to keep you in good company. Spread the love by spreading the "secrets" we so often keep trapped in our own minds. Discuss, share, learn, evaluate, create conclusions, + teach, then repeat.
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