Fear Quote by OSHO
“Mystery will control you, knowledge will make you the controller. Mystery will possess you. You cannot possess the mysterious; it is so vast and your hands are so small. It is so infinite, you cannot possess it, you will have to be possessed by it -- and that is the fear. Knowledge you can possess, it is so trivial; knowledge you can control. This temptation of the mind to reduce every wonder, every mystery, to a question, is basically fear-oriented. We are afraid, afraid of the tremendousness of life, of this incredible existence. We are afraid. Out of fear we create some small knowledge around ourselves as a protection, as an armor, as a defense.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talks on Mysticism, 1970s
Mystery is overwhelming and beyond control; knowledge is limited and can be used to manage fear.
In simple terms: Mystery is vast; knowledge is limited.
Key Takeaway
Use knowledge wisely, accept mystery.
Themes
fear
knowledge
control
existence
mystery
Mood
introspective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- education
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
existential anxiety
human cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What mysteries do you resist?
- How can knowledge become a tool rather than a shield?
A Different Perspective
Knowledge cannot fully capture the infinite; fear may persist.
