Who said "Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's asleep."?

This quote is attributed to Simon.

Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's asleep. - Simon

"Maybe there is a beast... maybe it's asleep."

Simon Fear

Character in Lord of the Flies

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"Perhaps there is a beast."

"Evil is part of human nature."

"Maybe the beast is part of us."

"What I mean is... maybe it's some sort of animal."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."