Anything scares me, anything scares anyone but really after all considering how dangerous everything is nothing is really very frightening. ~ Ch. 2
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Although everything is dangerous, nothing is truly frightening in the end. This suggests a perspective of overcoming fear through perspective.
- In plain terms
- Everything is dangerous but nothing is really frightening.
- What can you take from it?
- Perspective reduces fear despite danger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What scares you?
- How do you handle danger?
Another view
Some dangers are real and require caution.
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