Angel Quote by Holly Black
“Okay. how about that time when you smoked all that weed that you thought was laced with something? You fell into the tub, but you refused to get out because you were convinced that the back of your head was going to fall off? "That third story happened to a guy named Jace in my dorm. Me and Sam and another guy in our hall took turns reading "Paradise Lost" through the locked door. I think it made him more paranoid, though." "That's not true," he says. "Well, he *seemed* more paranoid to me," I say. "And he still gets a little weired out when any one mentions angels.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Dormitory Tale, 2018
A drug‑induced paranoia leads to irrational fear, blurring reality and imagination.
In simple terms: Paranoia makes ordinary things seem dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when fear is drug‑induced.
Themes
paranoia
substance use
friendship
Mood
anxious
introspective
Type
narrative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- college life
- drug experiences
- storytelling
- mental health awareness
Key Concepts
psychology
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your irrational fears?
- How can you differentiate real danger from drug‑induced paranoia?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be amplified by substances, not always rational.
![“It would be rather lovely, [commenting on having an agent] becuase then I would feel better about this whole mess. I think I might be less paranoid or something to that effect. And hell, it sure would help. I mean, I've got two more of the 'Nevermore' Triology and then about fifteen other novels…” quote by Molly Lynn Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d5/molly-lynn-robinson-84199_agent_it-would-be-rather-lovely-commenting-on_1623320.jpg)
