Awful Quote by Emily Dickinson
“I do not know the man so bold He dare in lonely Place That awful stranger Consciousness Deliberately face-.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished, 1862
Boldness confronts loneliness and unknown fears, urging deliberate facing of strange consciousness.
In simple terms: Boldness meets loneliness head‑on.
Face unknown fears deliberately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal introspection
- creative writing
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner fears do you avoid?
- How does confronting loneliness change you?
Boldness can be reckless without preparation.