Qui ne craint point la mort ne craint point les menaces.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One who does not fear death does not fear threats.
- In plain terms
- If you are fearless of death, you are fearless of all dangers.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage in the ultimate risk removes fear of lesser ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fear always detrimental?
- How does fear motivate?
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Another view
Some threats are non-lethal but still impactful, like emotional harm.
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