Asking Quote by R. Scott Bakker
“I remeber asking a wise man, once . . . 'Why do Men fear the dark?' . . . 'Because darkness' he told me, 'is ignorance made visable.' 'And do Men despise ignorance?' I asked. 'No,' he said, 'they prize it above all things--all things!--but only so long as it remains invisible.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Prince of Nothing series, 2003
Men fear darkness because they equate it with unknown, and they value ignorance when it stays hidden.
In simple terms: Fear stems from unseen ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Expose hidden truths to reduce fear.
Themes
fear
ignorance
visibility
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- social reform
- education
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
philosophy
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does visibility change power dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes ignorance is protective; exposing it can cause harm.
