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Brave Quote by D.E. Stevenson

“She had always suffered from a curious fear of what was going to happen round the next corner. Even when life went smoothly and nothing occurred to justify her vague apprehensions, they did not altogether disperse. She had tried to face these fears and conquer them, but she could never do so…” quote by D.E. Stevenson
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““She had always suffered from a curious fear of what was going to happen round the next corner. Even when life went smoothly and nothing occurred to justify her vague apprehensions, they did not altogether disperse. She had tried to face these fears and conquer them, but she could never do so entirely, she could only strain forward into the darkness of the future, expecting and fearing the unknown. She was brave in the face of dangers she could see, but she could not arm herself against shadows. These fears were her weakness.””

D.E. Stevenson

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886

She fears unknown future despite bravery in known dangers, showing anxiety persists even when faced with visible threats.

In simple terms: Fear of the unknown persists despite courage.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, develop coping strategies.

Themes

anxiety uncertainty courage psychology

Mood

apprehensive reflective

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • mental health
  • decision making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

existential dread resilience fear management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront unseen challenges?
  • What strategies help you manage lingering anxieties?
A Different Perspective

Fear can be paralyzing if not addressed.

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