A man who is not afraid is not aggressive, a man who has no sense of fear of any kind is really a free, a peaceful man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person without fear cannot be aggressive and naturally embodies freedom and peace.
- In plain terms
- Fearlessness leads to peace and lack of aggression.
- What can you take from it?
- Overcome fear to find peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of?
- How does fear drive your actions?
Another view
Fearlessness can also mean recklessness.
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