I asked her to look at me and after a few moments - (pause) - after a few moments she did, but the eyes just slits, because of the glare I bent over her to get them in the shadow and they opened. (Pause. Low) Let me in.
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Don’t wait to be hunted to hide, that was always my motto.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be proactive in protecting yourself rather than waiting for danger to force you into action.
The quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and guarding oneself before threats arise, rather than becoming reactive when the situation becomes dire. It suggests that one should be vigilant and prepared rather than waiting for an external force to dictate their actions and safety.
Themes
ProactiveSafetyVigilanceSelf-DefensePreparedness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal safety and awareness.
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