Acceptance Quote by Gordon Dahlquist
““When they find what they don't like , they destroy it. Because it scares them-and you girls would scare them as much as anything they've ever seen.' 'Why?' asked Isobel. 'Because . . . because of what they believe.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, 2009
People destroy what they fear, especially ideas that threaten their beliefs.
In simple terms: Fear drives destruction of disliked things.
Key Takeaway
Challenge fear, protect ideas.
Themes
fear
destruction
beliefs
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- censorship
- activism
- cultural change
Key Concepts
psychology
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs are most threatened today?
- How can societies protect dissenting ideas?
A Different Perspective
Destruction can also stem from power motives, not just fear.
