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“If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered this for a moment, in the dark. Then he said with perfect accuracy, 'No.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered this for a moment, in the dark. Then he said with perfect accuracy, 'No.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character questions whether being cut would cause bleeding, then denies it, highlighting denial or self‑deception.

In simple terms: Denial of obvious truth.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before dismissing evidence.

Themes

truth denial self‑deception

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • medical diagnosis
  • legal testimony
  • personal introspection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths do you ignore?
  • How do you confront uncomfortable facts?
A Different Perspective

Denial can be dangerous when reality is ignored.

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