There lay between them, separating them, that same terrible line of the unknown and of fear, like the line separating the living from the dead.

Leo Tolstoy
There lay between them, separating them, that same terrible line...
There lay between them, separating them, that same terrible line...
There lay between them, separating them, that same terrible line...
There lay between them, separating them, that same terrible line...
About This Quote

Fear and the unknown have always been a part of the human experience, but the characters in this story have moved beyond fear. They have reached a place where fear no longer stands between them, instead, it has become a part of their lives where they can use fear as a tool to drive what they do. This quote by Herman Hesse captures the essence of living with fear and allows for an understanding of how one can overcome fear.

Source: War And Peace

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