Faith Quote by Sarah Perry
““The fear of the crowd then came to Will, with the taste of a copper penny placed on his tongue; and it was not the fear that they were under divine judgement, but that they were not, and could never be.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 2015
The crowd’s fear isn’t about divine judgment but about being ordinary and never transcending, feeling trapped by mediocrity.
In simple terms: Fear of being average and never rising.
Key Takeaway
Pursue personal excellence.
Themes
conformity
existential dread
aspiration
Mood
introspective
motivational
Type
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- artistic creation
- personal growth
- public speaking
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “never be” mean to you?
- How can you overcome fear of mediocrity?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can achieve greatness; societal pressure may limit ambition.
