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Dreaded Quotes

Quotes on what people dread, and why

This collection of dreaded quotes starts small, with one voice admitting they simply dreaded doing close-ups, before comparing procrastination to writers' block as something equally dreaded.

I dreaded doing close-ups.

Quotes by Jessie Matthews

Procrastination: as endemic to and dreaded by writers as writers' block.

Quotes by Jenna Blum

It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.

Quotes by Epictetus

Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.

Quotes by Benjamin Rush

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Frequently Asked Questions

What simple, everyday thing does one quote say was dreaded?
One quote admits to dreading close-ups specifically, a small but relatable creative discomfort.
How is procrastination described in this collection?
It's compared directly to writers' block, described as something endemic to and dreaded by writers just as much.
What philosophical point does one quote make about death?
It argues it isn't death or pain that should be dreaded, but rather the fear of them, shifting the focus from the event to the emotion.
Who is said to dread controversy, according to these quotes?
One quote suggests that only those defending a mistaken position have real reason to fear controversy, implying those in the right have less to worry about.
Are these dreaded quotes mostly lighthearted or serious?
It's a mix. Some, like the close-up comment, are lighter, while others take a more serious, reflective tone about fear itself.

A more philosophical quote argues it isn't death or pain itself that's dreaded, but the fear surrounding them, while another claims controversy is only feared by those already in the wrong.