--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I was crazy, would I know it? That's…" description: "\"“If I was crazy, would I know it? That's what being crazy was, wasn't it? You thought you were fine. Everyone else knew better.”\" — kelley armstrong" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/kelley-armstrong-581_crazy_if-i-was-crazy-would-i-know-it-that-s-wh_2843568.png" --- # If I was crazy, would I know it? That's what being crazy… ![“If I was crazy, would I know it? That's what being crazy was, wasn't it? You thought you were fine. Everyone else knew better.” quote by kelley armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/kelley-armstrong-581_crazy_if-i-was-crazy-would-i-know-it-that-s-wh_2843568.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/kelley-armstrong-581_crazy_if-i-was-crazy-would-i-know-it-that-s-wh_2843568.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/kelley-armstrong-581_crazy_if-i-was-crazy-would-i-know-it-that-s-wh_2843568.png) > ““If I was crazy, would I know it? That's what being crazy was, wasn't it? You thought you were fine. Everyone else knew better.”” [kelley armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kelley-armstrong/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Questioning sanity reveals self‑awareness; others often see what we miss. **In simple terms:** Self‑doubt can be a sign of insight; others notice our blind spots. Key Takeaway Embrace introspection and seek external feedback. Themes mental health self‑awareness perception creativity Mood introspective thoughtful Type psychological practical When to use this quote - Therapy sessions - creative brainstorming - team meetings Key Concepts Psychology mindfulness social cognition Questions to Reflect On - When do you trust your own judgment? - How can you balance self‑critique with external input? A Different Perspective Over‑reliance on others may erode confidence. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Insanity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/insanity/) [Madness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/madness/) [Sanity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sanity/) ## Related quotes > [That's what being crazy was, wasn't it? You thought you were fine. Everyone else knew better.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kelley-armstrong/that-s-what-being-crazy-was-wasn-t-it-you-thought-you-were-fine/) [Kelley Armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kelley-armstrong/) > [Crazy people don't know they are crazy. I know I am crazy. 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