Believe Quote by Margaret Atwood
““Does he know I’m here, alive, that I’m thinking about him? I have to believe so. In reduced circumstances you have to believe all kinds of things. I believe in thought transference now, vibrations in the ether, that sort of junk. I never used to.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, 1985
In hardship, belief in unseen forces becomes a coping mechanism.
In simple terms: Hardship fuels belief in unseen forces.
Key Takeaway
Seek evidence before accepting extraordinary claims.
Themes
faith
coping
belief
Mood
contemplative
uneasy
Type
fiction
psychological
When to use this quote
- stress management
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
paranormal
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts you in uncertainty?
- How do you test extraordinary claims?
A Different Perspective
Belief can become delusional without scrutiny.
