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Awake at night Quote by Bernhard Schlink

“What keeps you awake at night? Demons.” quote by Bernhard Schlink
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““What keeps you awake at night? Demons.””

Bernhard Schlink

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Reader, 1995

Nighttime anxieties stem from inner demons that haunt the mind.

In simple terms: Demons cause nighttime anxiety.

Key Takeaway

Confront inner fears.

Themes

anxiety night inner demons

Mood

uneasy introspective

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • nighttime journaling
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

psychology fear self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “demons” trouble you at night?
  • How can you soothe them?
A Different Perspective

Demons may be metaphorical, not literal.

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