The Virtue Of Dying

1939. Headlines boomed with trepidation. Families stripped of loved ones. The war had begun. Decades prior, Caesar contributed a quote that is prudent to the World War II era. The quote reads, “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” This quote is idealistic for the idea that dying a martyr brings honor or glory. In the Christian religion it is a common occurrence to be rhetorically asked if one would embrace their beliefs wholly enough to stand up or even die for them. In the moment many will surrender to the question with an affirmation of absolutely. However, it is least likely to convince a mind of dying for a belief if told about the consequences. If one were to add the brutality of lasting torture to the question, then the one with pending answer may be adulterous to their beliefs. This is because it is difficult to find those who are willing to patiently endure the pain.
In regard to the question, patience is a virtue and is not used prominently today. A marriage and family counseling center in Denver supports the idea of enduring pain with patience. This is the indication that one or more can tolerate pain while they patiently wait for improvement. The same center states that “seventy five percent of every couple’s conflicts are perpetual and will never be fixed.” This statement supports the fact that “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with