Lied Quote by Jay Crownover
““Do you want me to lie to you?" I grabbed his hand and forced him to hold the towel so I could work on his face. I cleaned him off with a cotton ball soaked in peroxide, which had him swearing and scowling at me. I found the little butterfly Steri-strip I bought and slapped a couple on his cheek. "Yeah. I think I do." I couldn't tell the difference when he lied to me anyway. He grunted and narrowed his eyes even farther at me when I slimed some antibacterial goo on his lower lip. "then no. You wold be exactly like all the rest.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown, Jay Crownover, 2021
A bizarre, unsettling scene where a narrator forces a medical cleaning on a reluctant subject, highlighting power and deception.
In simple terms: Forceful actions can mask underlying deceit.
Key Takeaway
Respect autonomy.
Themes
power
deception
control
Mood
disturbing
dark
Type
narrative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- healthcare settings
- interrogations
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
medical ethics
psychology
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- When does authority become abuse?
- How do we recognize hidden manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Coercion violates consent and can cause trauma.
