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Apprehension Quotes

On natural fear and the nature of beauty.

These quotes examine apprehension from two directions, as a normal human feeling and as part of how we perceive beauty through comparison.

Apprehension is natural, but it must not be concluded that it is a threat. Certainly not.

Quotes by Sellapan Ramanathan

Beauty is a relation, and the apprehension of it a comparison.

Quotes by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Frequently Asked Questions

How is apprehension described in the first quote?
It is described as natural, but the quote clarifies that it should not be mistaken for an actual threat.
What connection is drawn between apprehension and beauty?
One quote links beauty to a relation, describing the apprehension of it as a form of comparison.
Is apprehension treated as something bad?
No, both quotes treat it thoughtfully rather than negatively, framing it as a natural or even perceptive response.
Do these quotes offer reassurance?
Yes, the first quote reassures that apprehension does not automatically signal real danger.
What theme unites this small collection?
Both quotes reflect on apprehension as a mental process worth understanding rather than fearing.

Together they offer a calm, reasoned view of a feeling often treated as purely negative.