"For me, the moral difficulties lie in the continual pressure brought to bear on my friends and immediate family, pressure which is not directed against me personally but which at the same time is all around me"
- Andrei Sakharov
About this Quote
This quote by Andrei Sakharov talks to the moral difficulties he dealt with as a result of the pressure placed on his loved ones. This pressure was not directed at him directly, however it was still present in his life. This quote talks to the idea that also if one is not directly influenced by a circumstance, they can still be impacted by it. It is a tip that the activities of one person can have a ripple effect on those around them. It is a suggestion to be mindful of the repercussions of our activities as well as to be knowledgeable about exactly how our choices can impact those around us. It is a reminder that we are all connected and that our activities can have a long-term effect on those around us.
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time"
