Christine De PizanThe foolish rush to end their lives. Only the steadfast soul survives.
About This Quote
In the English language, there are a number of idiomatic expressions that connote a kind of resignation. In this case, the idea is that the people who commit suicide are the ones who foolishly rush to end their lives. It takes a steadfast soul to survive no matter how difficult the trials that confront it.
Source: Lyric Poetry
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