Children Quote by Robert Bloch
“People hear that I am a horror writer and they think that I must be a monster, but actually I have the heart of a small child - I keep it in a jar on my desk.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Horror Magazine, 1965, United States
Contrasts public perception of horror writers as monstrous with personal innocence, using a jar metaphor to protect inner child.
In simple terms: Horror writers are not monsters; keep inner child safe.
Key Takeaway
Balance dark work with inner innocence.
Themes
identity
perception
creativity
vulnerability
self‑protection
Mood
introspective
protective
creative
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- therapy
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
Duality
psychology
artist’s psyche
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your inner child?
- What challenges arise from genre stereotypes?
A Different Perspective
Public fear can pigeonhole creators.
