Be a slave Quote by Rick Yancey
“We are slaves, all of us...Some are slaves to fear. Others are slaves to reason—or base desire. It is our lot to be slaves...and the question must be to what shall we owe our indenture? Will it be to truth or to falsehood, hope or despair, light or darkness? I choose to serve the light, even though that bondage often lies in darkness.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, 2013
People are bound by various internal forces; choosing what to serve—truth or falsehood—shapes their freedom.
In simple terms: We are bound by fear, reason, desire; choose what to serve.
Key Takeaway
Choose truth and light over darkness.
Themes
freedom
choice
morality
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- political activism
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does serving the light mean to you?
- How can one recognize when a belief is a form of bondage?
A Different Perspective
Choosing light may still involve painful truths.
![“I know that [civilized men] do nothing but boast incessantly of the peace and repose they enjoy in their chains… But when I see [barbarous man] sacrifice pleasures, repose, wealth, power, and life itself for the preservation of this sole good which is so disdained by those who have lost it; when I…” quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b98/jean-jacques-rousseau-418_born-free_i-know-that-civilized-men-do-nothing-but_1084258.jpg)
