Bitter Quote by Sukarno
“We are living in a world of fear. The life of man today is corroded and made bitter by fear-fear of the future, fear of the hydrogen bomb, fear of ideologies. Perhaps this fear is a greater danger than the danger itself, because it is fear which drives men to act foolishly to act thoughtlessly, to act dangerously.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nationalist Address, Sukarno, 1960
Fear dominates modern life, distorting perception and prompting reckless actions that outweigh the actual threats.
In simple terms: Fear clouds judgment and fuels dangerous behavior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear's influence and act rationally.
Themes
fear
psychology
politics
human behavior
risk perception
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political decision making
- personal stress management
- public policy
- media consumption
Key Concepts
existential dread
social control
irrationality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your daily choices?
- What steps can reduce collective anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be a self‑fulfilling prophecy, leading to overreactions.
![“In extreme danger fear feels no pity. [Lat., In summo periculo timor miericordiam non recipit.]” quote by Julius Caesar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1fa/julius-caesar-7275_danger_in-extreme-danger-fear-feels-no-pity-lat_1914746.jpg)
