Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page James A. C. Brown Quote “There exists a “fear of freedom” of selfhood, which makes people want to submerge themselves in the mass and confession is one of the obvious means by which they can do so, for thereby they lose those traits which cause them to feel separate.” ~ James A. C. Brown (1911-1964)Techniques of Persuasion, 1963 Fear , Independence , Individualism , Religion , Safety , Security Ratings and Comments Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 6/4/08 Interesting. Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/4/08 hmmm, I'm going along with Waffler. I can imagine under certain circumstances how absolute the sentiment is and, while how inapplicable it can be under others. Reply E Archer, NYC 6/4/08 A common collectivist trait. Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 6/4/08 Just another form of the link between groupthink and Cultural Theory. Reply Me Again 6/4/08 I can't identify with this quote."Fear of freedom of self-hood" makes no sense to me.We all are our own selves. Reply apoorva nagori, mumbai 1/23/11 Just another form of the link between groupthink and Cultural Theory. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This James A. C. Brown quote is found in these categories: Fear quotes Independence quotes Individualism quotes Religion quotes Safety quotes Security quotes About James A. C. Brown Bio of James A. C. Brown Quotations by James A. C. Brown Books by/about James A. C. Brown James A. C. Brown videos James A. C. Brown on Wikipedia Astrological chart for James A. C. Brown