Certain Quote by Rebecca West
“Those who foresee the future and recognize it as tragic are often seized upon by a madness which forced them to commit the very acts which make it certain that what they dread will happen.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Tragedy, 1935
Foreseeing tragedy can drive people to act in ways that cause the very disaster they feared.
In simple terms: Seeing doom can cause self‑fulfilling prophecies.
Key Takeaway
Avoid fatalistic actions.
Themes
prophecy
psychology
fatalism
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal decisions
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Existentialism
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you break the cycle of dread?
- What safeguards stop destructive predictions?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not prevent panic‑driven choices.
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