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What does it mean?
The narrator worries that pride and frenzy destroyed fragile courage and spirit.
In plain terms
He destroyed their courage with pride and anger.
What can you take from it?
Pride can easily destroy fragile strength.

Where it applies

  • relationship failure
  • personal growth
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • check pride
  • protect courage
  • reflect on anger

Questions to consider

  • Can pride destroy courage?
  • Is spirit fragile?

Another view

It assumes destruction was inevitable rather than avoidable.

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