Friend Quote by Megan Abbott
““I have another friend who gets what I’m really like, and I get her. She scares me. Did you ever see yourself times ten in another person and want to cover your eyes?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fever, Megan Abbott, 2014
The speaker fears confronting a reflection of herself in another, feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of that similarity.
In simple terms: Seeing yourself in someone else can be frightening.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and accept uncomfortable self‑mirrors.
Themes
identity
fear
self‑reflection
Mood
anxious
curious
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑discovery
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
mirror self
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself do you avoid seeing in others?
- How can you turn fear into insight?
A Different Perspective
The fear may stem from insecurity rather than actual danger.
