A discordant mind, black with confusion and despair, would finish me off as thoroughly as the cold. ~ Ch 7
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mental distress can be as dangerous as physical cold.
- In plain terms
- A confused and despairing mind can kill you just like freezing.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your mental state as seriously as your physical safety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your mind affect your survival?
- What keeps you grounded?
Another view
Physical conditions alone can kill regardless of mental state.
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