You have frightened and daunted me. I will stop stealing at once. - Dhrun
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dhrun agrees to stop stealing after being frightened by someone.
- In plain terms
- He says he will stop stealing because he was scared.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear can stop wrongdoing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did he truly reform?
- Is fear a valid teacher?
Another view
Fear-based compliance often does not last.
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