The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.
- Wilhelm Stekel, physician and psychologist (1868-1940)
If somebody dies for a cause, I wouldn't call him immature, but I wouldn't call him practical either. A living human can certainly do more noble deeds than a dead one.
Sure, a hero who nobly sacrifices his life in battle "could" spark a revolution, but what if he loses the bet? He'll just be another tick mark in the statistician's book. There won't be a second chance.
One does not need to die to make a difference. Consider a regular guy who contributes seemingly trivial efforts to a goal. He has every opportunity to improve as long as he is alive and kicking.
One does not need to die to make a difference. Consider a regular guy who contributes seemingly trivial efforts to a goal. He has every opportunity to improve as long as he is alive and kicking.
So if any of you is thinking that it's cool to do a suicide mission, I hope you'd reconsider.