He's sort of a fawn in a burning forest. It's a nice place where Michael comes from. I wish we could all spend some time in his world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares Michael Jackson to a young deer in danger, wishing others could share his peaceful origin.
- In plain terms
- Michael is like a young animal in a dangerous place but comes from a nice world I wish we could all visit.
- What can you take from it?
- Vulnerability can be protected by an inner world others admire.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place do you wish others could visit?
- How do you protect innocence?
Another view
The metaphor assumes Michael’s world is accessible and known to the speaker.
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