Afraid Quote by Cornelia Funke
“Why could she remember nothing but stories of frightened people when Capricorn looked at her? She usually found it so easy to escape somewhere else, to get right inside the minds of people and animals who existed only on paper, so why not now? Because she was afraid. "Because fear kills everything," Mo had once told her. "Your mind, your heart, your imagination.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Fearful Keeper” by Cornelia Funke, 2021
She escapes into stories, but fear can trap her mind and imagination, killing creativity.
In simple terms: Fear can stop imagination.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear’s grip and seek support.
Themes
fear
imagination
escape
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- therapy
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
creativity
trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- When does fear protect versus hinder?
- What steps can you take to balance imagination and safety?
A Different Perspective
Fear may also protect from harmful ideas.
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