Away Quote by Linda Castillo
““He didn’t know why he was running away. Maybe because being close to someone took a hell of a lot more guts than being alone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Lived, 2018
Escaping from intimacy demands more bravery than fleeing loneliness.
In simple terms: Being close needs more courage than being alone.
Key Takeaway
Choose courage over avoidance.
Themes
relationships
fear
bravery
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- family dynamics
- personal healing
Key Concepts
Intimacy
vulnerability
self‑protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from closeness?
- Can fear be reframed as care?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance can become a habit that blocks growth.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
