Behinds Quote by Daphne du Maurier
“We can never go back again, that much is certain. The past is still close to us. The things we have tried to forget and put behind us would stir again, and that sense of fear, of furtive unrest, struggling at length to blind unreasoning panic - now mercifully stilled, thank God - might in some manner unforeseen become a living companion as it had before.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Rebecca, 1938
The past lingers, resurfacing as a hidden fear that can become a constant companion.
In simple terms: Past fears can return and stay with us.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address lingering fears.
Themes
memory
fear
past
psychology
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- creative writing
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
repressed trauma
inner conflict
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- What old fears still influence you?
- How can you transform lingering fear into growth?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the past may cause unresolved anxiety.
