?De que otra forma se puede amenazar que no sea de muerte? Lo interesante, lo original, seria que alguien lo amenace a uno con la inmortalidad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Threatening someone with death is common, but threatening them with immortality is original and more significant.
- In plain terms
- Death threats are normal; threatening someone with never dying is strange and interesting.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider what truly frightens or burdens a person.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you fear more?
- Is eternal life a gift or a curse?
Another view
Immortality might not be seen as a threat by all.
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