Those who reject the agony of living and dying wish to dominate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who hate life and death try to dominate others to avoid facing it.
- In plain terms
- Rejecting life leads to wanting control.
- What can you take from it?
- Rejection fuels domination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you fear life or death?
- Is power a way to escape?
Another view
Not all desire for power comes from fear.
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