Scared Quote by Clarice Lispector
““I become so scared when I realize that over a period of hours I lost my human constitution. I don't know if I'll have another one to replace the lost one with. I know that I'll need to take care not to surreptitiously use a new third leg that can grow back in me as easily as a weed, and then call that protective leg "a truth".””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown (speculative fiction)
The narrator fears losing their humanity and worries about replacing it with a false, protective truth that may be deceptive.
In simple terms: Fear of losing self and relying on a deceptive truth.
Key Takeaway
Guard your sense of self and question protective lies.
Themes
identity
existential anxiety
truth
self‑preservation
illusion
Mood
anxious
reflective
philosophical
Type
prose
introspective
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical dilemma
- self‑reflection
- mental health
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
metaphor
self‑identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “third leg” symbolize for you?
- How can you differentiate genuine truth from protective illusion?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application.
