Don't take shadows too seriously. Reality is your only safety. Continue to reject illusion.
Wole SoyinkaRead
I don't know any other way to live but to wake up every day armed with my convictions, not yielding them to the threat of danger and to the power and force of people who might despise me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes living with conviction despite external pressures or threats.
Wole Soyinka expresses a strong commitment to upholding one's beliefs and values in the face of adversity. He suggests that to truly live, one must confront each day prepared to defend their convictions against those who may oppose or reject them, reflecting a profound courage and resilience against societal pressures or fears of rejection.
Themes
ConvictionsCourageAdversityBeliefsResilience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about standing up for one's beliefs.
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