Lancelot Quote by Marion Zimmer Bradley
“Lancelot: Morgaine, Morgaine - kinswoman, I have never seen you weep. Morgaine: Are you like so many men, afraid of a woman's tears? (...) Lancelot: No (...) it makes them seem so much more real, so much more vulnerable - women who never weep frighten me, because I know they are stronger than I, and I am always a little afraid of what they will do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mists of Avalon, 1983
A woman who never shows vulnerability can be more intimidating than one who does; the narrator fears the unseen strength of such women.
In simple terms: Women who never weep seem powerful and frightening.
Key Takeaway
Respect hidden strength, not just visible emotion.
Themes
gender
power
vulnerability
fear
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- storytelling
Key Concepts
strength
emotional expression
masculine expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret silence in others?
- What does vulnerability reveal about power?
A Different Perspective
Assuming silence equals weakness can misjudge people.
