We turned into each other’s best excuse for not doing the things we were afraid of.
The Gravity of BirdsHe wept because he was afraid now that he could not save Gabriel. He no longer cared about himself
The GiverBecause of the insolence of all the white race he was afraid to lose his dignity in friendliness.
The Heart is a Lonely HunterWords are what you fight with but what you fight about is whether or not you’re afraid of them.
Black Swan GreenSometimes I’m so afraid of making the wrong choice that I just don’t make any choice at all.
Beyond RepairBut I'm afraid that it would be all be a disappointment, so I prefer just to dream about it.
The Alchemist