I cannot sit and let Something happen I'll regret. Ooh, he scares me! There's a man behind those eyes. I catch him when I'm bending.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A conflict between fear of an unknown person and the need to avoid regret.
- In plain terms
- I must act despite being scared of this person.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding regret sometimes means facing fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does fear protect you?
- What regrets are you avoiding?
Another view
Fear is often a necessary signal to avoid genuine danger.
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