Everyone wishes that the man whom he fears would perish.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often want their fears or enemies to disappear.
- In plain terms
- People wish their enemies would go away.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear creates a wish for elimination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you fear?
- How do you deal with enemies?
Another view
Ignoring threats can be worse.
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Envy aims very high.
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