Circumstances Quote by Gina Barreca

“Although fear in the right dosage and under the right circumstance protects us ... imaginary fear offers straitjackets instead of lifejackets, nooses instead of safety nets.” quote by Gina Barreca — Download Open image

“Although fear in the right dosage and under the right circumstance protects us ... imaginary fear offers straitjackets instead of lifejackets, nooses instead of safety nets.”

Gina Barreca

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