'Face the brutes.' That is a lesson for all life-face the terrible, face it boldly. Like the monkeys, the hardships of life fall back when we cease to flee before them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Confront life's difficulties boldly rather than avoiding them, as hardships diminish when faced directly.
- In plain terms
- Face problems head-on instead of running away from them.
- What can you take from it?
- Meeting challenges courageously reduces their power over you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fear am I avoiding today?
- How does fleeing make problems worse?
Another view
Some dangers require caution rather than bold confrontation.
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