Deny Quote by Letitia Elizabeth Landon
“Sneering springs out of the wish to deny; and wretched must that state of mind be that wishes to take refuge in doubt.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Literary Gazette, 1820
Denial springs from doubt, and those who hide in doubt are wretched.
In simple terms: Doubt leads to suffering; denial worsens it
Key Takeaway
Avoid denial and confront uncertainty
Themes
doubt
denial
mental anguish
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- self‑doubt
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt affect growth?
- Can denial ever protect us?
A Different Perspective
Some doubt can be healthy, not always wretched.
