Row against the current: Make your own the incurable disease of always fighting for the truth, which is the disease from which worthy men die.

02/10/2025 0 min

Listen "Row against the current: Make your own the incurable disease of always fighting for the truth, which is the disease from which worthy men die."

Episode Synopsis

This is a powerful, almost defiant, call to live a life of integrity and conviction. It reminds us that choosing the path of truth is rarely the easy way. It means going against the prevailing current of popular opinion, convenience, or self-interest—a difficult, often lonely struggle.The "incurable disease" of fighting for the truth is not a weakness, but the defining trait of a worthwhile life. It suggests that a life dedicated to what is right, rather than what is easy, is the highest form of human existence. Don't fear the opposition; embrace the honor of the fight.What is one truth you are committed to upholding today, even if it means rowing against the current?

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