"People do the terrible things they do because they're scared. "

I have this idea about why people do the terrible things they do, same reason little kids push each other on the schoolyard. If you're the one doing the pushing, then you're not going to be the one who gets pushed. If you're the monster, then nothing will be waiting in the shadows to jump out at you. It's pretty simple really. People do the terrible things they do because they're scared.

This is a pretty good rationale as to why people are mean, rude and disagreeable, although, it can never justify anyone's acts. People hide their fears under a tough character. Thinking it's better this way than be stepped on. They refuse to appear weak. It is better to be superior among the rest. Roughness of character means strength. But, in the process, they create derangement. If this will become the standard, then, everyone will all try to be bullies. No one will be willing to give. Everyone will be after taking. Because it's damn too easy to get what anyone wants with just one pretty good excuse -- because they're scared.

Scared to be hurt. Scared to be overtaken by someone much better. Scared to be criticized. Scared to be without anyone. Scared to be left behind. Scared to be talked off. Scared to be called yellow-belly. Scared to not have enough. Scared his ego will get insulted. And there goes an endless list.

When people get scared, they do a lot of different things. They fight, or run. They destroy the thing they’re afraid of, or they put a lot of distance between it and them.