Bolt-hole Quote by Mike Carey & Peter Gross
““It does no good to run. And it does no good to hide. But I know what it's like. Your brain shuts down, and you follow your instincts. Or, at least, you think you do. But you know what you're really doing? When you flee through the night, or crawl into your little bolt-hole? You know what's really guiding you? Controlling you? Pushing you on? Genre conventions .””
About This Quote
Source Comic: The Sandman: The Dreaming, 1996
Instincts drive us to act, often masking deeper motivations and societal expectations.
In simple terms: We act on hidden drives, not always consciously.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question your impulses.
Themes
psychology
instinct
society
control
Mood
reflective
tense
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- nighttime anxiety
- decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
behavioral science
identity
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden motives guide your actions?
- How do societal norms shape your instincts?
A Different Perspective
Instincts can be misinterpreted as rational choices.
