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I will not talk to my own darkness anymore, I promised…

“I will not talk to my own darkness anymore, I promised myself, closing the door on the Other. A fall from the third floor hurts as much as a fall from the hundredth. If I have to fall, may it be from a high place.” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““I will not talk to my own darkness anymore, I promised myself, closing the door on the Other. A fall from the third floor hurts as much as a fall from the hundredth. If I have to fall, may it be from a high place.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker vows to stop confronting inner fears, accepting that any fall, high or low, brings equal pain, and prefers a dramatic fall over a mundane one.

In simple terms: Choose to face fear boldly, even if it hurts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace risk over lingering dread.

Themes

courage self‑acceptance risk inner conflict

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • career crossroads
  • relationship break‑up
  • creative block

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology heroic resolve

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear are you avoiding?
  • How could confronting it change your path?
A Different Perspective

Fear may persist despite avoidance, leading to stagnation.

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