Children Quote by Titus Lucretius Carus
““For as children tremble and fear everything in the blind darkness, so we in the light sometimes fear what is no more to be feared than the things children in the dark hold in terror and imagine will come true.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 2, 1st century BC
Children’s fear of imagined dangers mirrors adult anxieties about unknown threats.
In simple terms: Fear often stems from imagination, not reality.
Key Takeaway
Question what fears are imagined.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
fear
imagination
ancient poetry
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- teaching philosophy
- mental health counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
epistemology
human nature
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears do you hold that are imagined?
- How does imagination shape our perception of danger?
A Different Perspective
Modern rationalism may dismiss emotional experiences.
