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Scare Quotes - Page 12

An idea starts to be interesting when you get scared of taking it to its logical conclusion.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb (2016). “Incerto 4-Book Bundle: Fooled by Randomness The Black Swan The Bed of Procrustes Antifragile”, p.1704, Random House

I'm scared to die," I whispered as Michael walked in. "He was scared to live," he said kissing my forehead.

Melina Marchetta (1992). “Looking for Alibrandi”, p.281, ReadHowYouWant.com

Do one thing every day that scares you. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself.

Mary Schmich (2012). “The Best of Mary Schmich: Selected Writings by the Chicago Tribune's Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary”, p.32, Agate Digital

If you ain’t scared… you ain’t human.

"The Maze Runner". Book by James Dashner, 2014.

You needn't be so scared. Love doesn't end. Just because we don't see each other.

Graham Greene (1974). “The end of the affair”, Vintage

I was so scared to give up depression, fearing that somehow the worst part of me was actually all of me.

Elizabeth Wurtzel (2014). “Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America”, p.301, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

I am very scared of being outside my home for long periods of time.

"Growing Pains". Metal Hammer Magazine Interview, March 1999.

There is nothing to be scared of in movies. It's a bit scarier going on stage.

"Anthony Hopkins Q & A For The World's Fastest Indian". Contactmusic Interview, www.contactmusic.com. March 7, 2006.