Computers Quote by Louise Penny
““Eventually he'd let the answering machine take over and had hidden in his studio. Where he's hidden all his life. From the monster. He could feel itin their bedroom now. He could feel its tail swishing by him. Feel its hot, fetid breath. All his life he knew if he was quiet enough, small enough, it wouldnn't see him. If he didn't make a fuss, didn't speak up, it wouldn't hear him, wouldn't hurt him. If he was beyond criticism and hid his cruelty with a smile and good deeds, it wouldn't devour him. By now he realized there was no hiding. It would always be there, and always find him. He was the monster.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Still Life, 2005
Hidden fears and trauma persist despite attempts to conceal them, eventually confronting us.
In simple terms: Hidden fears will surface.
Key Takeaway
Face and address hidden fears.
Themes
fear
trauma
secrecy
self‑deception
confrontation
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
therapeutic
literary
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychological horror
inner monster
denial
Questions to Reflect On
- What monsters are you hiding from?
- How can you confront inner fears constructively?
A Different Perspective
Denial can prolong suffering.
