Listen, mountain, fear is very harmful, and the snake only bites when it is afraid!
by Naguib Mahfouz (0 Reviews)
In Naguib Mahfouz's "Children of Our Neighborhood," the quote highlights the detrimental effects of fear, using a mountain and a snake as metaphors. The phrase suggests that fear can lead to harmful actions and reactions. Just as a snake may bite out of fear, human responses driven by anxiety can lead to negative consequences. This implies that fear often distorts perception and can provoke aggression or hostility when one feels threatened....
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