Dreams Quote by John Burnside
““..and she had started to relax - but she was relaxing into something terrible, and she was going about the world in a state of complete indifference to whatever might come, a wild girl with dream patterns and faint, dark animals etched on her skin, a creature who had passed beyond fear and was, therefore, beyond saving.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Garden by John Burnside, 2015
She relaxes into a dangerous state, indifferent to outcomes, having transcended fear and thus beyond rescue.
In simple terms: Indifference to danger after losing fear.
Key Takeaway
Beware complacency when fear fades.
Themes
indifference
danger
transcendence
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
self‑destruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does losing fear affect responsibility?
- Can indifference be protective?
A Different Perspective
Without fear, one may ignore warning signs and become vulnerable.
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