Afraid Quote by Edward Albee
“He that has been bitten by a snake is afraid of a rope.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, Edward Albee, 2000
Someone traumatized by a dangerous experience reacts fearfully to harmless things resembling the threat.
In simple terms: Trauma causes irrational fear of similar cues.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address trauma‑induced fears.
Themes
trauma
fear
psychology
anxiety
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
theatrical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy session
- everyday triggers
- personal growth
Key Concepts
conditioning
trigger response
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What harmless things trigger your hidden fears?
- How can you safely confront these triggers?
A Different Perspective
Fear may be exaggerated and limit normal life.
