Terror in the house does roar, But Pity stands before the door.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear fills a house, but compassion stands ready to enter and protect.
- In plain terms
- Terror roars inside but pity waits at the door.
- What can you take from it?
- Compassion can overcome fear and protect against terror.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does pity stand in your life?
- Can compassion defeat terror?
Another view
Pity does not always stop terror from entering.
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