Bears Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“I was a coward. I used to be haunted by the fear of thieves, ghosts and serpents. I did not dare to stir out of doors at night. Darkness was a terror to me. It was almost impossible for me to sleep in the dark, as I would imagine ghosts coming from one direction, thieves from another and serpents from a third. I could not therefore bear to sleep without a light in the room.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi, 1927
He describes his childhood fear of darkness and imagined dangers, showing how anxiety can dominate daily life.
In simple terms: Childhood fear of darkness and imagined threats.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront irrational fears.
Themes
fear
anxiety
childhood
courage
light
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- nighttime sleep
- overcoming phobias
- seeking reassurance
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
phobia
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears do you let imagination magnify?
- How can you create safe routines to reduce nighttime anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be amplified by imagination, not just external threats.
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