To witness titanic events is always dangerous, usually painful, and often fatal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Witnessing major historical events often involves danger and suffering.
- In plain terms
- Big events are dangerous and painful to witness.
- What can you take from it?
- History's big moments come with personal risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of truth?
- How do you stay safe in crisis?
Another view
Some events must be witnessed to be understood.
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