I believe that no one can harm you but yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-inflicted harm is the only real danger to a person.
- In plain terms
- Only you can truly harm yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect yourself from yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you harm yourself?
- Who really controls your safety?
Another view
It ignores external threats like crime or oppression.
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