Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.

According to the creation story in the biblical book of Genesis, God said, “Let there be light.” I like to imagine that light replied, saying, “God, I have to wait for my twin brother, darkness, to be with me. I can’t be there without the darkness.” God asked, “Why do you need to wait? Darkness is there.” Light answered, “In that case, then I am also already there.

You may be always victorious if you will never enter into any contest where the issue does not wholly depend upon yourself.

Written By Epictetus

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