Faces Quote by Robertson Davies

“I think the world divides neatly into those who are excited by the managed induction of terror and those who are not. I do…

— David Foster Wallace

Most terrors are but spectral illusions. Only have the courage of the man who could walk up to his spectre seated in the chair…

— Arthur Helps

Horror is always aware of its cause; terror never is. That is precisely what makes terror terrifying.

— Christopher Isherwood

Terror works like a musical composition, so many instruments, all in tune, playing perfectly together to create their desired effect. Sorrow and horror and…

— Nancy Gibbs

“Terror is an artery. Running unfailing channels of bloodied thoroughfares by dint of the wilds beyond our knowing. Fluctuations and murmurs are audible within…

— J.C. Whitfield

No divine terror will ever be found in the work of the man who wastes a colossal strength in elaborating toys; for the first…

— John Ruskin

“Terror is a curious thing. In short bursts it can give strength, speed, or heightened awareness. It can elicit a scream or stop a…

— Felix Blackwell

At the heart of any terror is the fear of losing what we find meaningful.

— Mark Z. Danielewski

“I think the world divides neatly into those who are excited by the managed induction of terror and those who are not. I do…

— David Foster Wallace

Terror consists mostly of useless cruelties perpetrated by frightened people in order to reassure themselves.

— Friedrich Engels

“The world divides into those who like the managed induction of terror and those who don’t. I do not find terror exciting. I find…

— David Foster Wallace

Kindness. The only possible method when dealing with a living creature. You'll get nowhere with an animal if you use terror, no matter what…

— Mikhail Bulgakov