Afraid Quote by China Miéville
““When the rich grow afraid, they get nasty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The City & the City”, 2009, Speculative fiction
When the wealthy become fearful, they turn hostile, highlighting power‑driven aggression.
In simple terms: Rich fear leads to nastiness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear’s impact on behavior.
Themes
politics
wealth
fear
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- social commentary
- psychology studies
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
social tension
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers fear in the powerful?
- How can societies mitigate fear‑driven aggression?
A Different Perspective
Not all wealthy react similarly.
![“[After the twins' birth,] I spent two years doing nothing. I was a wife and a mom. But you need that time to grow. You can't be afraid of, 'Oh, I'm out of the public, then I'm going to have to make a comeback.' It's ridiculous. No.” quote by Jennifer Lopez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a09/jennifer-lopez-1227_birth_after-the-twins-birth-i-spent-two-years_1843713.jpg)
