Afraid Quote by Victor Hugo
““For that matter," said Toussaint, "it's true. We would be assassinated before we'd have time to say Boo! And then, since Monsieur doesn't sleep in the house. But don't be afraid, mademoiselle, I fasten the windows like Bastilles. Women alone ! I'm sure that's enough to make us shudder! Just imagine! To see men come into the room at night and say Hush ! to you and set themselves about cutting your throat. It isn't so much the dying, people die, that's all right, we know very well that we have to die, but it is the horror of having such people touch yhaving such people touch you. And then their knives, they must cut badly ! 0 God !””
About This Quote
The speaker dramatizes fear of violent intrusion, emphasizing the terror of being touched by enemies and the horror of death.
In simple terms: Fear of violent attack is terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and confront fear.
Themes
fear
violence
death
psychology
Mood
anxious
dramatic
Type
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- self‑defense training
- nighttime safety planning
- psychological counseling
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
trauma
survival
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape behavior?
- What coping strategies help?
A Different Perspective
May glorify paranoia.
