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“They certainly won't think she's been taken over by the devil. If anything, they're suspicious that the devil's taken a day off.” quote by David Levithan
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““They certainly won't think she's been taken over by the devil. If anything, they're suspicious that the devil's taken a day off.””

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012

People often assume the worst, but sometimes the unexpected is simply a pause, not a threat.

In simple terms: Not all strange behavior signals danger.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before judging.

Themes

misunderstanding perception stigma

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

observational conversational

When to use this quote

  • school
  • family interactions
  • first impressions
  • media reports

Key Concepts

social judgment psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we jump to negative conclusions?
  • How can we foster open-mindedness?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook genuine concerns behind odd behavior.

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