--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr…" description: "\"“If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered this for a moment, in the dark. Then he said with perfect accuracy, 'No.”\" — Neil Gaiman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9a/neil-gaiman-29_bleed_if-you-cut-us-do-we-not-bleed-mr-vandema_450034.jpg" --- # If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered… ![“If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered this for a moment, in the dark. Then he said with perfect accuracy, 'No.” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9a/neil-gaiman-29_bleed_if-you-cut-us-do-we-not-bleed-mr-vandema_450034.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9a/neil-gaiman-29_bleed_if-you-cut-us-do-we-not-bleed-mr-vandema_450034.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e9a/neil-gaiman-29_bleed_if-you-cut-us-do-we-not-bleed-mr-vandema_450034.jpg) > ““If you cut us, do we not bleed?' Mr. Vandemar pondered this for a moment, in the dark. Then he said with perfect accuracy, 'No.”” [Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neil-gaiman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character questions whether being cut would cause bleeding, then denies it, highlighting denial or self‑deception. **In simple terms:** Denial of obvious truth. Key Takeaway Question assumptions before dismissing evidence. Themes truth denial self‑deception Mood thoughtful serious Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - medical diagnosis - legal testimony - personal introspection - conflict resolution Key Concepts philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - What truths do you ignore? - How do you confront uncomfortable facts? 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