I have no fear nor shrinking; I have seen death so often that it is not strange or fearful to me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Facing death repeatedly removes its fear and strangeness.
- In plain terms
- Seeing death often makes it less scary.
- What can you take from it?
- Familiarity with mortality reduces fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes death frightening to you?
- How do you find courage in fear?
Another view
Some argue facing death often may numb one to the value of life.
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