Said Haunted Quote by Arnold Bennett
““At length he spoke; without moving or lifting up his face. “Here again!” he said. “Here again,” replied the Phantom. “I see you in the fire,” said the haunted man; “I hear you in music, in the wind, in the dead stillness of the night.” The Phantom moved its head, assenting. “Why do you come, to haunt me thus?” “I come as I am called,” replied the Ghost. “No. Unbidden,” exclaimed the Chemist. “Unbidden be it,” said the Spectre. “It is enough. I am here.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett, 1908
A dialogue between a haunted man and a phantom explores how unseen forces—memory, guilt, and imagination—can intrude on consciousness, offering both comfort and torment.
In simple terms: Unseen forces can haunt or soothe us.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge inner voices.
Themes
psychology
spirituality
memory
imagination
haunting
Mood
melancholy
reflective
mysterious
Type
literary
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- nighttime reflection
- meditation
Key Concepts
existentialism
inner dialogue
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner "phantoms" influence your thoughts?
- How do you differentiate between intuition and fear?
A Different Perspective
The phantom may represent denial rather than guidance.
