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“Yet, despite all, it is a difficult thing to admit the existence of ghosts in a coldly factual world. One's very instincts rebel at the admission of such maddening possibility. For, once the initial step is made into the supernatural, there is no turning back, no knowing where the strange road…” quote by Richard Matheson
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““Yet, despite all, it is a difficult thing to admit the existence of ghosts in a coldly factual world. One's very instincts rebel at the admission of such maddening possibility. For, once the initial step is made into the supernatural, there is no turning back, no knowing where the strange road leads except that it is quite unknown and quite terrible. ("Slaughter House")””

Richard Matheson

About This Quote

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

Acknowledging supernatural possibilities challenges rational worldview and can be terrifying.

In simple terms: Believing in ghosts unsettles logical minds.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty while questioning reality.

Themes

supernatural skepticism existential dread

Mood

eerie thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical fiction

When to use this quote

  • haunted house tours
  • spiritual retreats
  • science fiction writing
  • philosophical debates

Key Concepts

philosophy paranormal cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does fear of the unknown reveal about belief?
  • Can skepticism coexist with openness to mystery?
A Different Perspective

Rational minds may reject the unknown.

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