Death loves a shining mark, a signal blow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death often strikes those who are prominent.
- In plain terms
- Death targets those who shine the brightest.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame brings danger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fame invite harm?
- How do you handle being in the spotlight?
Another view
Death strikes everyone regardless of status.
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