Then I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought and belief have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love.
Viktor E. FranklRead
Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fear has the power to manifest the very things we dread if we give it too much attention.
This quote by Viktor E. Frankl highlights the paradoxical nature of fear. It suggests that our anxieties and fears can become a self-fulfilling prophecy; if we dwell on our fears, we may inadvertently bring them to fruition. Therefore, attention to fear can lead to its reality, urging us to confront our fears rather than be paralyzed by them.
Themes
FearCourageAnxietyManifestationSelf-FulfillingProphecy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech at a school assembly to encourage students to face their fears.
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