Who said "Fear is false evidence appearing real."?

This quote is attributed to Barbara Smith.

Fear is false evidence appearing real. - Barbara Smith

"Fear is false evidence appearing real."

Barbara Smith Fear

Feminist Activist, Scholar American Born 1946 (age 80)

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