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Why all this terror?' said he, in a tremulous voice. 'Hear…

“Why all this terror?' said he, in a tremulous voice. 'Hear me, Emily: I come not to alarm you; no, by Heaven! I love you too well- too well for my own peace.” quote by Ann Radcliffe
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““Why all this terror?' said he, in a tremulous voice. 'Hear me, Emily: I come not to alarm you; no, by Heaven! I love you too well- too well for my own peace.””

Ann Radcliffe

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character confesses love despite fear, showing love’s power to override terror.

In simple terms: Love can calm fear.

Key Takeaway

Trust love over fear.

Themes

love fear confession

Mood

romantic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • intimate dialogue
  • personal revelation
  • conflict resolution
  • null

Key Concepts

romanticism psychology emotional conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love truly silence terror?
  • What risks arise from trusting love?
A Different Perspective

Love may not resolve external dangers.

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