Must one point out that from ancient times a decline in courage has been considered the first symptom of the end - Alexander Solzhenitsyn

Quote

“Must one point out that from ancient times a decline in courage has been considered the first symptom of the end?”

Reflection

I am thinking that this might apply to civilizations, institutions, governments and even individuals

Author

the writer and Soviet dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn said,

Reference

Courage is Calling - Ryan Halliday

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