Coraline shivered. She preferred her other mother to have a location: if she were nowhere, then she could be anywhere. And, after all, it is always easier to be afraid of something you cannot see.

Summary

This quote from the novel "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman highlights the protagonist's fear and apprehension towards the unknown. Coraline realizes that if her other mother is nowhere, it means she can be anywhere. By not having a fixed location, the other mother becomes more elusive and unpredictable, making it easier for Coraline to be afraid. This quote captures the instinctual discomfort humans often experience when faced with uncertain and invisible threats, as the fear of the unknown can be more daunting than that of the visible.

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