Count to Infinity (Count to the Eschaton Sequence #6)

by John C. Wright

Virgo said, “Menelaus, we urge you to accept whatever act of violence Del Azarchel will seek to inflict on you, even including your death, without resistance or retaliation. If you act with perfect nonviolence, this will be a moral victory over him you will be able to contemplate with immense self-satisfaction as you die.”

Reminds me of this: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcjMWaoXIAAKByw.jpg