Age Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Words like passion and ecstasy, we learn them but they stay flat on the page. Sometimes we try to turn them over, find out what's on the other side, and everyone has a story to tell os a woman or a brothel or an opium night or a war. We fear it. We fear passion and laugh at too much love and those who love too much.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
The quote suggests that intense emotions are often read about but not truly experienced; people avoid deep feeling out of fear or ridicule.
In simple terms: People avoid deep feelings because they seem dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rather than fear intense emotions.
Themes
fear
emotion
authenticity
societal norms
Mood
anxious
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- artistic creation
- mental health therapy
- social activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
literary realism
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears hold you back from feeling deeply?
- How can society change its view on passionate love?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can safely explore intense emotions without harm.
