Brain Quote by Dennis Lehane
““Got us a full moon too coming tomorrow night. Just make things a whole lot worse. All we need. - Why is that? - What’s that, Marshal? - The full moon. You think it makes people crazy? - I know it does.- Found a wrinkle in one of the pages and used his index finger to smooth it out. - How come? - Well, you think about it—the moon affects the tide, right? - Sure. - Has some sort of magnet effect or something on water. - I’ll buy that. - Human brain,- Trey said, - is over fifty percent water. - No kidding? - No kidding. You figure ol’ Mr. Moon can jerk the ocean around, think what it can do to the head.””
About This Quote
Source Novel excerpt: "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane, 2008, fiction
Characters discuss the moon’s influence, linking folklore, tides, and brain composition to suggest the moon can affect human behavior.
In simple terms: Moon myths link tides, water, and mental states.
Key Takeaway
Consider how myths shape our understanding of nature.
Themes
myth
science
human behavior
moon
water
Mood
curious
skeptical
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- conversation
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
folklore
physiology
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- Do lunar myths affect our actions?
- What evidence supports moon‑brain connections?
A Different Perspective
The scientific link between moon phases and behavior is weak.
