It's a metaphor, see: You put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don't give it the power to do its killing.

Summary

This quote is a metaphorical representation of dealing with one's own destructive or harmful desires. By putting the "killing thing" (referring to a metaphorical representation of such desires) between one's teeth, it suggests the act of acknowledging these thoughts or impulses. However, the quote emphasizes the need to not let these desires take control or allow them to harm oneself or others. It emphasizes the importance of being in control of one's actions and not giving power to destructive impulses.

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