Even at the time–twenty years old– I said to myself: better to go hungry, to go to prison, to be a tramp, than to sit at an office desk ten hours a day. There is no particular daring in this vow, but I have not broken it and shall not do so. The wisdom of my grandfathers sat in my head: we are born for the pleasure of work, fighting, love, we are born for that and nothing else. (Guy de Maupassant).Isaac Babel
About This Quote
The quote “There is no particular daring in this vow, but I have not broken it and shall not do so” is a warning against the dangers of the false sense of strength and security that comes from doing something we enjoy and can feel good about. What we need to remember is that even if we are doing what we think is right for us, it is not necessarily right for everyone else. This advice is especially relevant for girls who want to break free from the constraints of their culture. It is important to know that there are many people who will condemn what you are doing simply because they don’t understand why you are doing it.
Source: Red Cavalry And Other Stories
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