I wish I had died before seeing him, he will surely undo me before he's through
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeing this person brings fear of being undone or destroyed.
- In plain terms
- I regret meeting him because he will destroy me.
- What can you take from it?
- Some encounters threaten the self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you avoid because of fear?
- What scares you about people?
Another view
Fear may not always reflect actual danger.
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