Anxiety Quote by Rebecca West
“The childhood of the individual and the race is full of fears, and panic-stricken attempts to avert what is feared by placating the gods with painful sacrifices.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West, 1918
Societal fears drive people to extreme rituals to control the unknown.
In simple terms: Fears cause harmful sacrifices.
Key Takeaway
Question fear-driven actions.
Themes
fear
ritual
society
psychology
control
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
observational
When to use this quote
- religious ceremonies
- political propaganda
- personal coping mechanisms
- cultural traditions
Key Concepts
anthropology
psychology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear are you trying to appease?
- Do rituals actually reduce anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Such sacrifices may reinforce fear rather than resolve it.
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