Fear Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““Somewhere, deep down him, he was scared, he was born scared. And those who are born with fear are natural slaves, whose profund instint leads to dread, with poisonous fear, all of those who suddenly can possibly cut loose the slave colar around their necks.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence, 1920
Born with fear, people become enslaved to it, but they can break free by confronting and releasing that fear.
In simple terms: Fear can enslave, but we can break free.
Key Takeaway
Face fear to gain freedom.
Themes
fear
slavery
liberation
psychology
Mood
introspective
challenging
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- overcoming trauma
- self‑discovery
- breaking habits
- mental health
Key Concepts
instinct
dread
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears are you willing to confront?
- How can you support others in releasing their fear?
A Different Perspective
Freedom may require painful confrontation.
