Life Quote by David Cronenberg
“All stereotypes turn out to be true. This is a horrifying thing about life. All those things you fought against as a youth: you begin to realize they're stereotypes because they're true.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Scanners, 1981
Stereotypes often feel true because they align with personal experiences, making them seem inevitable and frightening.
In simple terms: Stereotypes seem true when they match what we’ve seen.
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- adolescence
- career
- relationships
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence challenges these stereotypes?
- How do they shape your behavior?
Stereotypes can be self‑fulfilling, not always accurate.