Fear Quote by Graham Greene
““Ordinary life goes on - that has saved many a man's reason. Just as in an air-raid it proved impossible to be frightened all the time, so under the bombardment of routine jobs, or chance encounters, of impersonal anxieties, one lost for hours together the personal fear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
Routine and ordinary life shield people from constant fear, but the underlying anxieties persist, showing that normalcy offers temporary respite, not complete safety.
In simple terms: Everyday life masks deeper anxieties.
Key Takeaway
Find balance between routine and confronting fears.
Themes
routine
anxiety
normalcy
psychological resilience
Mood
thoughtful
steady
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- workplace
- daily life
- relationships
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What routines help you manage anxiety?
- When does routine become avoidance?
A Different Perspective
The quote may underplay the value of routine as a coping mechanism.
