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What does it mean?
The speaker expected to be the target of violence rather than his brother, who remained unafraid despite past attempts.
In plain terms
I thought I would be hurt, not my brother, even though he was also a target.
What can you take from it?
Family members often accept personal risk to protect one another.

Where it applies

  • family discussions
  • political retrospectives
  • memorials

Putting it to work

  • accept risks
  • protect loved ones
  • reflect on loss

Questions to consider

  • Who protects you from danger?
  • How do you face fear?

Another view

This perspective relies on hindsight after tragic events.

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