"死ぬことを学んだ者は奴隷になることを忘れた"
Simplified meaning
When a person comes to terms with the idea of dying, they stop being controlled by fear. Imagine someone who is very afraid of speaking their mind because they worry about losing their job or getting in trouble. Now, if this person realizes that life is short and it's important to live true to themselves, they might start speaking up, regardless of the risks. This new mindset makes them free because they are no longer worried about the consequences that once made them act like they were stuck. In history, many freedom fighters were willing to face death for their cause, and that made them strong and powerful against oppression. By accepting death as a part of life, people can live more boldly and freely, making choices based on what's right for them, rather than out of fear of what might happen.
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Acceptance Freedom Inner strength Liberation Life and death Mortality Philosophy Self-mastery Stoicism Wisdom
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