Tell Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
““A thousand times rather face the wild hordes of the dead sea bottoms than meet the eyes of this beautiful young girl and tell her the thing that I must tell her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Land That Time Forgot, 1918
The speaker prefers confronting terrifying unknowns over confronting a beloved young woman's gaze and the painful truth he must share.
In simple terms: Facing death is easier than facing a loved one's eyes with a hard truth.
Key Takeaway
Choose honesty despite emotional difficulty.
Themes
truth
love
fear
communication
relationships
Mood
emotional
reflective
Type
personal
ethical
When to use this quote
- confessing secrets
- family discussions
- romantic relationships
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal conflict
honesty
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How does fear of a loved one's reaction shape honesty?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding truth can cause deeper pain later.
