Anxiety Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““The mouth worried you until you knew him and then it worried you more.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”, 1936
The narrator notes that intimacy can intensify anxiety about a partner.
In simple terms: Knowing someone can increase worry.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in close bonds.
Themes
intimacy
anxiety
knowledge
trust
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Modernist literature
psychological insight
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does familiarity sometimes heighten fear?
- Can trust reduce this worry?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize fear in relationships.
