Everything lives by movement, everything is maintained by equilibrium, and harmony results from the analogy of contraries; this law is the form of forms.
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Succeed in not fearing the lion, and the lion will fear YOU. Say to suffering, 'I will that you shall become a pleasure,' and it will prove to be such-- and even more than a pleasure, it will be a blessing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Overcoming fear transforms your experience, allowing you to turn suffering into a source of strength.
This quote speaks to the empowerment found in confronting fear and adversity. By not allowing fear to dominate you, such as fearing a lion, you can shift the power dynamic, making the feared entity fear you instead. Moreover, by altering your perspective on suffering and declaring it a source of pleasure, you can transcend suffering itself, resulting in personal growth and blessings in life.
Themes
FearCourageSufferingPleasureStrength
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming fears and challenges.
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