Made Quote by Richard Matheson
“A surfeiting of terror soon made terror a cliché.”
About This Quote
When fear becomes overused, it loses impact and becomes a cliché, diminishing its power.
In simple terms: Too much terror becomes boring.
Use fear sparingly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- horror movies
- political rhetoric
- news cycles
- advertising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you become desensitized to fear?
- How can fear be used responsibly?
Overuse can also numb necessary vigilance.