And in the end, unable to feel terror, mankind will go, we…
““And in the end, unable to feel terror, mankind will go, we will all go down, down, down to happyland.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gate to Women's Country, 1988
Humanity may seek escape from fear, but ultimate peace may be an illusion or a dangerous complacency.
In simple terms: Escaping terror may lead to false happiness.
Key Takeaway
Question the cost of avoiding fear.
Themes
philosophy
future
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Ethics debates
- future planning
- mental health
- spiritual practice
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existential risk
psychology
utopia
dystopia
Questions to Reflect On
- Is avoiding fear always beneficial?
- What does “happyland” truly represent?
A Different Perspective
Denial of terror can prevent confronting real threats.