Summary
This quote suggests that fear thrives and intensifies in ignorance or secrecy, but loses its power when exposed to truth or knowledge. By metaphorically bringing light to our fears, confronting and understanding them, we gain the upper hand over them. It implies that facing our fears head-on and shining a light on them enables us to overcome them and ultimately achieve victory over them. The quote emphasizes the importance of courage, transparency, and confronting our fears directly rather than avoiding or allowing them to control us.