Fear Quotes
In time we hate that which we often fear.
"In time we hate that which we often fear."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Repeated fear can turn into hostility toward the person or thing feared. The line points to an emotional process worth examining before fear hardens into resentment or cruelty.
Key takeaway:
Question the fears that may be feeding your hostility.
Origin of the quote
Antony and Cleopatra, Act 1, Scene 3, spoken by Charmian in a conversation with Cleopatra. The Folger Shakespeare Library includes the line in its discussion of fear.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe line belongs to dialogue in Shakespeare's play. Its dramatic context should be retained when interpreting it as a general observation.
