Don't be afraid. The dead cannot hurt you. They give you no pain, except that of seeing your own death in their faces. And one can face that, I find.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The dead cannot harm you directly only the memories of their passing may hurt.
- In plain terms
- Dead people cannot hurt you except through reminders of death.
- What can you take from it?
- Face the reality of death without fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you fear death?
- How do you remember the dead?
Another view
Fear of death is often irrational but deeply human.
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