The history of a soldier's wound beguiles the pain of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Talking about or recounting a soldier's injury can distract from the physical pain.
- In plain terms
- Discussing an injury can make the pain feel less.
- What can you take from it?
- Sharing your struggles can help cope with pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I cope with pain?
- Does sharing help me heal?
Another view
Talking does not fix the physical injury itself.
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