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“I never realized how much of leadership is learning to sound confident when you're actually terrified.”

Book:Daughter of the Deep

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Daughter of the Deep

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Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan, born on June 5, 1964, is an American author known for his works that blend mythology and fantasy elements. His most famous series, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' combines Greek mythology with the experiences of modern teenagers. more

“Mr. Bialy said you were a good guy.” “You don’t want a good guy representing you in situations like this one. You want a barracuda when it comes to dealing with bad cops, negligent police departments, and attorneys who represent them. They are afraid of me; they think I’m a bad guy. Please don’t give away my secret.” Sarah chuckles through her tears. He has an easy way about him. I hope he’s an ass-kicker in court. “Your secret is safe with me, Zack.”

Fear Race Social Justice Civil Rights Inequality Police Brutality Racism In America Racial Profiling Racial Prejudice Blacklivesmatter

Book:Betrayal In Black

Source: Betrayal In Black

“All men live enveloped in whale-lines. All are born with halters round their necks; but it is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life.”

Fear Mortality

Book:Moby-Dick or, The Whale

Source: Moby-Dick or, The Whale

“Still, if I don't believe in the possibility, I might go mad from fear.”

Politics Fear Power Feminism Possibility Authority Anger Uncertainty Zenobia

Book:Daughter of Sand and Stone

Source: Daughter of Sand and Stone

“Would cops really ignore her cry for help because of the lawsuit?”

Fear Race Social Justice Civil Rights Inequality Police Brutality Racism In America Racial Profiling Racial Prejudice Blacklivesmatter

Book:Betrayal In Black

Source: Betrayal In Black

“your soul is sunken in that cowardice that bears down many men, turning their course and resolution by imagined perils, as his own shadow turns the frightened horse.”

Fear

Book:The inferno

Source: The inferno

“A man carries around a stick to protect himself from street dogs. He doesn't realize that the stick is the reason why dogs become suspicious of him and bark at him. This circle of absurdity is behind every deep attachment (not love). We get attached to those who solve the problems that they indirectly cause in the first place.”

Love Fear Buddhism Attachment Hinduism

Author:Shunya

“I believe fear of what we do not know may be the devil's best tool, meant to keep us back from those we long to approach.”

Fear

Book:Rhiannon

Source: Rhiannon

“It's good to be afraid," I said. "It means you still have something to live for.”

Fear

Book:Blood and Salt

Source: Blood and Salt

“Let me assure you that your fear is misplaced. If you must fear anyone, you should fear me. Nothing and no one in this world can protect you from me if you do not tell me what I want to know.”

Fear Fantasy Warning Fear Quotes Intimidation Warning Quotes Intimidation Quotes

Book:The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow

Source: The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow

“There was no fear, but there was also no curiosity. And that's when I realized there was also no beauty and no ugliness.”

Inspirational Fear Beauty

Book:Kaleidoscope

Source: Kaleidoscope

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