Skip to content

Afraid Quote by Walker Percy

“Ooooh," Kate groans, Kate herself now. "I'm so afraid." "I know." "What am I going to do?" "You mean right now?" "Yes." "We'll go to my car. Then we'll drive down to the French Market and get some coffee. Then we'll go home." "Is everything going to be all right?" "Yes." "Tell me. Say it."…” quote by Walker Percy
Download Open image
“Ooooh," Kate groans, Kate herself now. "I'm so afraid." "I know." "What am I going to do?" "You mean right now?" "Yes." "We'll go to my car. Then we'll drive down to the French Market and get some coffee. Then we'll go home." "Is everything going to be all right?" "Yes." "Tell me. Say it." "Everything is going to be all right.”

Walker Percy

About This Quote

Source Film: The Moviegoer (adapted), 1976

A dialogue captures panic and reassurance, showing how simple companionship can calm fear and provide direction.

In simple terms: Companionship eases fear and guides action.

Key Takeaway

Seek supportive presence when anxious.

Themes

fear companionship reassurance

Mood

comforting hopeful

Type

conversational dramatic

When to use this quote

  • emergency situations
  • travel planning
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

anxiety management interpersonal support decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you trust for calm guidance?
  • How does reassurance affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on others may hinder personal agency.

3.3 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Walker Percy

Explore all 194 Walker Percy quotes

More Afraid quotes

Browse all 5,519 Afraid quotes