"Human beings yield in many situations, even important and spiritual and central ones, as long as it prolongs one's well-being"
- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
About this Quote
This quote by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn speaks with the human tendency to prioritize our own wellness over other factors to consider. We typically make decisions that are not in our benefit, however that will bring us comfort or security in the short-term. This can be seen in many scenarios, even those that are important, spiritual, or main to our lives. We might pick to disregard our moral compass or our spiritual beliefs in order to prevent pain or pain. We may even compromise our long-term goals in order to keep our current level of comfort. This quote functions as a pointer that we must make every effort to make choices that remain in our best interest in the long-term, even if it suggests sacrificing our short-term comfort.
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