Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends.

Shirley Maclaine
About This Quote

Fear is a natural emotion in the human psyche. It is one of the most powerful emotions. When we feel afraid, we tend to isolate ourselves from others in order to protect ourselves from the danger that we perceive is present. In this quote, Shakespeare reminds us that fear can make us strangers to people who would be our friends. In other words, when we are frightened, we often end up making bad decisions that isolate us from those who would be helpful in moments of need.

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