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Afraid Quote by Jennifer Niven

“I wonder, if I count backward, whether I can go back and take Violet Markey with me and then move forward with her so we have more time. Because it’s time I fear. And me. I’m afraid of me.” quote by Jennifer Niven
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““I wonder, if I count backward, whether I can go back and take Violet Markey with me and then move forward with her so we have more time. Because it’s time I fear. And me. I’m afraid of me.””

Jennifer Niven

About This Quote

Source Novel: All the Bright Places, 2015

Fear of time and self can trap us, but confronting it may allow shared progress.

In simple terms: Fear of aging and self‑doubt hinder growth.

Key Takeaway

Face fear to move forward together.

Themes

fear time self relationship

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • college life
  • mental health
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existential anxiety growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does time mean to you?
  • How can you support someone fearing themselves?
A Different Perspective

Fear can also motivate change if acknowledged.

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