Quote by Alan Cohen

Scared and sacred are spelled with the same letters. Awful proceeds from the same root word as awesome. Terrify and terrific. Every negative experience holds the seed of transformation.

Scared and sacred are spelled with the same letters. Awful p

Summary

This quote highlights the intriguing relationship between words with seemingly opposite meanings. It suggests that the words "scared" and "sacred" or "awful" and "awesome" share common ground in their letters and origins. Additionally, it puts forth the idea that even negative experiences can hold potential for growth and positive change, as evidenced by the connection between words such as "terrify" and "terrific." Ultimately, the quote encourages us to find hidden potential and transformation within our challenges and hardships.

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