Fear? I know not fear. There are only moments of confusion. Some of them are deeply stamped on my memory and a few will haunt me forever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims he knows no fear, only confusion, some of which haunts him.
- In plain terms
- He says he feels confusion, not fear, and some memories linger.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between fear and confusion; both can be impactful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do confusion and fear differ?
- What helps process haunting memories?
Another view
It downplays fear, which is a valid emotional response.
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