Believe Quote by Patrick Ness
“I was born into all that, all that mess, the over-crowded swamp and the over-crowded sematary and the not-crowded-enough town, so I don’t remember nothing, don’t remember a world without Noise. My pa died of sickness before I was born and then my ma died, of course, no surprises there. Ben and Cillian took me in, raised me. Ben says my ma was the last of the women but everyone says that about everyone’s ma. Ben may not be lying, he believes it’s true, but who knows?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, 2011
The narrator grew up in a chaotic, noisy environment, losing parents early, and is raised by caretakers, questioning truth and identity.
In simple terms: Growing up amid noise and loss, the narrator seeks truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace resilience despite chaos.
Themes
identity
loss
truth
family
memory
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
personal
literary
When to use this quote
- grieving
- finding mentors
- self‑discovery
- navigating truth
Key Concepts
existentialism
narrative voice
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth in a noisy world?
- What role do caretakers play in shaping identity?
A Different Perspective
The narrative is highly personal, limiting broader applicability.
