Existence Quote by Richard Matheson
““Yet, despite all, it is a difficult thing to admit the existence of ghosts in a coldly factual world. One's very instincts rebel at the admission of such maddening possibility. For, once the initial step is made into the supernatural, there is no turning back, no knowing where the strange road leads except that it is quite unknown and quite terrible. ("Slaughter House")””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “Slaughterhouse” (1960) in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
Acknowledging supernatural possibilities challenges rational worldview and can be terrifying.
In simple terms: Believing in ghosts unsettles logical minds.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty while questioning reality.
Themes
supernatural
skepticism
existential dread
Mood
eerie
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
fiction
When to use this quote
- haunted house tours
- spiritual retreats
- science fiction writing
- philosophical debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
paranormal
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does fear of the unknown reveal about belief?
- Can skepticism coexist with openness to mystery?
A Different Perspective
Rational minds may reject the unknown.
