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“To be haunted is to glimpse a truth that might best be hidden.” quote by James Herbert
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“To be haunted is to glimpse a truth that might best be hidden.”

James Herbert

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Ghosts of the Past, 1975

Facing hidden truths can be unsettling but reveals deeper reality.

In simple terms: Facing truth can be unsettling.

Key Takeaway

Confront hidden truths.

Themes

truth fear self‑discovery

Mood

reflective eerie

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative writing
  • therapy

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How does fear shape perception?
A Different Perspective

Truth may cause distress if not processed.

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