Books Quote by Charlotte Brontë
““Reader, do you know, as I do, what terror those cold people can put into the ice of their questions? How much of the fall of the avalanche is in their anger? of the breaking up of the frozen sea in their displeasure?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847
The narrator describes how others' cold, angry questions can cause overwhelming fear, like an avalanche.
In simple terms: Cold, angry questions cause terror.
Key Takeaway
Guard against hostile questioning.
Themes
fear
communication
emotion
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- interviews
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to hostile queries?
- Can calm dialogue defuse anger?
A Different Perspective
Not all questions are harmful.
