I wonder if fears ever really go away, or if they just lose their power over us.

I wish I could tell him that we’re going through the same thing. I wish I could speak to him like I want to instead of like I’m supposed to. But the idea of admitting that I need help is too much to bear, so I turn away.

It unsettles me to see her so agitated, like the ground I'm standing on is no longer solid.

Fear doesn't shut you down; it wakes you up

People are supossed to aspire to become their fathers, not shudder at the thought.

I have to face the fear. I have to take control of the situation and find a way to make it less frightening.

I clench my teeth as tears come. I am fed up. I am fed up with tears and weakness. But there isn't much I can do to stop them. ~ 'Tris

Panic and terror aren't the only kinds of fear. There are deeper kinds, more terrible kinds. Apprehension and heavy, heavy dread.

Yeah, well, we're all afraid." I sighed. "The angry more than most, I think.