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Afraid Quote by Cara Hoffman

“She was either never or always afraid... She knew now that the difference between never and always was small. Never and always are separated by a wasp’s waist, a small sliver of safety glass, one bead of sweat; separated by the seven seconds it takes to exhale the air from your lungs, to make your…” quote by Cara Hoffman
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““She was either never or always afraid... She knew now that the difference between never and always was small. Never and always are separated by a wasp’s waist, a small sliver of safety glass, one bead of sweat; separated by the seven seconds it takes to exhale the air from your lungs, to make your body as still as the corpse you are about to create.””

Cara Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Book: Unknown (fiction)

Fear can be both constant and fleeting; the line between perpetual dread and occasional terror is thin, measured in moments of breath.

In simple terms: Fear’s line is thin.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and manage fleeting fear.

Themes

fear anxiety perception

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • high stress situations
  • personal introspection
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments define your fear?
  • How can breath control reduce anxiety?
A Different Perspective

Fear may be exaggerated or misinterpreted.

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