Anxiety Quote by Martin Heidegger
““Anxiety is there. It is only sleeping. Its breath quivers perpetually through Dasein, only slightly in those who are jittery, imperceptibly in the 'Oh, yes' and the 'Oh, no' of men of affairs; but most readily in the reserved, and most assuredly in those who are basically daring. But those daring ones sustained by that on which they expend themselves—in order thus to preserve the ultimate grandeur of existence.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Heidegger on Anxiety, 1930s
Anxiety is a fundamental, ever‑present condition that varies with temperament, revealing existence’s depth.
In simple terms: Anxiety is constant, shaped by personality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize anxiety as a sign of deeper engagement.
Themes
existential
anxiety
being
authenticity
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- philosophical study
- personal meditation
- creative work
Key Concepts
Heideggerian phenomenology
ontological awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does anxiety reveal your true values?
- Can you channel it into authentic action?
A Different Perspective
Anxiety can also inspire paralysis or avoidance.
