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“Each person bears a fear which is special to him. One man fears a close space and another man fears drowning; each laughs at the other and calls him stupid. Thus fear is only a preference, to be counted the same as the preference for one woman or another, or mutton for pig, or cabbage for onion.”

Book:The 13th Warrior.: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922.

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The 13th Warrior.: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, Relating His Experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922.

This book presents a fictionalized account of Ibn Fadlan's journey to the Viking territories, offering a glimpse into the culture and customs of the time. The narrative explores the interactions between Ibn Fadlan and the Northmen, highlighting the differences and similarities between their societies. more

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Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and producer, known for his science fiction novels and medical thrillers. His works often explore scientific, technological, and social issues, with novels like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Westworld' being adapted into popular films. more

“As a teenager in Brooklyn Quentin had often imagined himself engaged in martial heroics, but after this he knew, as a cold immutable fact, that he would do anything necessary, sacrificing whatever or whomever he had to, to avoid risking exposure to physical violence. Shame never came into it. He embraced his new identity as a coward. He would run in the other direction. He would lie down and cry and put his arms over his head or play dead. It didn't matter what he had to do, he would do it and be glad.”

Matter Play Facts Running Lying Fear Violence Sacrifice Cry Identity Arms Cold Shame Down And Glad Teenager Engaged Coward Exposure Brooklyn Quentin Physical Violence

Book:The Magicians: A Novel

Source: The Magicians: A Novel

“White folks have controlled New Orleans with money and guns, black folks have controlled it with magic and music, and although there has been a steady undercurrent of mutual admiration, an intermingling of cultures unheard of in any other American city, South or North; although there has prevailed a most joyous and fascinating interface, black anger and white fear has persisted, providing the ongoing, ostensibly integrated fete champetre with volatile and sometimes violent idiosyncrasies.”

Source: Jitterbug Perfume

“I'm not givin' in an inch to fear.”

Fear Inches

Author:David Crosby

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