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The shocking events that fill us with dread today can transform us, and they can transform the world for the better.
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The quote acknowledges that shocking events can cause fear and dread, but says they do not have to end there. They can change individuals and society in positive ways. The contrast between “fill us with dread” and “transform us” suggests that even painful events may become opportunities for better change, both personally and throughout the world.
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