Fear Quote by Celeste Ng
““So let me tell you one more thing. It's something I remind myself, when confronted with hate and fear, something that I hope you keep in mind in this new era and aways. Every one of those conversations you and I have had - about being gay, being feminist, being black or being white - ended with the same question. "But why would people think that?" you asked every time, and every time, I gave you the same answer" "Because they're afraid. Because it's different from what they grew up thinking, and it's a new idea, and sometimes new things are scary." Like the first time you went swimming, I tell you, or that time you tried rock climbing, or the first time we went in a plane. You'd never done it before, and you thought it would be scary. "But then I realized it wasn't," you say, and I say, Exactly.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, 2017
People fear what is unfamiliar; prejudice stems from anxiety about new ideas and experiences.
In simple terms: Fear of difference causes prejudice.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions, embrace unfamiliarity.
Themes
prejudice
fear
identity
change
empathy
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conversations
- social activism
- education
- diversity training
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we turn fear into curiosity?
- What experiences can reduce prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be mitigated through exposure and understanding.
