Children Quote by George Orwell
““It was somehow slightly frightening, like the gambolling of tiger cubs which will soon grow up into man-eaters.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 1984, 1949
A frightening sense of wild, uncontrolled growth that will become dangerous.
In simple terms: Wild growth can become threatening.
Beware unchecked development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political movements
- technological advances
- social trends
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we manage rapid change responsibly?
- When does excitement become threat?
Not all rapid change is positive.