"Both Stoicism and Epicureanism - the apathetic acceptance of defeat, and the effort to forget defeat in the arms of pleasure - were theories as to how one might yet be happy though subjugated or enslaved..." The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant, pg 97
I'd would add to that, retreating to spirituality like suburban monks. Be ready for martyrdom, and do what you can in the meantime.
"Both Stoicism and Epicureanism - the apathetic acceptance of defeat, and the effort to forget defeat in the arms of pleasure - were theories as to how one might yet be happy though subjugated or enslaved..." The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant, pg 97
I'd would add to that, retreating to spirituality like suburban monks. Be ready for martyrdom, and do what you can in the meantime.