Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

I will show you fear in a handful of dust.

I will show you fear in a handful of dust.

Summary

This quote, taken from T.S. Eliot's poem "The Waste Land," emphasizes the profound and transformative nature of fear. By suggesting that fear can be so overwhelming that it can be contained in just a handful of dust, the quote implies that even the smallest trace of fear has the power to shape and consume our lives. It speaks to the intense and paralyzing effects of fear, highlighting its ability to control and define our existence.

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By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot

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