You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
This quote helps motivate me because it helps me realize that I'm actually good at things. I also use this quote to help me get through things when I'm nervous because it makes me think that I can do anything, despite the challenge. This quote has also shown me that I should believe in myself because nothing can stand in my way when I really try my best.
He is captured by a colonel who is son of Don Lupe that was killed by Juvencio. When some men are trampling on his small property he goes out to tell them not to do that when he is captured. He doesn't want to die and he says that he is not a threat to anybody because he is too old then the colonel tells his men to get Juvencio drunk.
The speaker comforts himself into believing that the tapping sound is a visitor who has come to see him.
Hope this helps :)