Appear Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Talk of the devil, and his horns appear.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Devil's Horns", 1798
Speaking ill summons the very thing feared, illustrating the power of words to manifest concerns.
In simple terms: Talk of devil, devil appears.
Be careful with negative speech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- counseling
- rituals
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do words shape reality?
- When have you seen a warning come true?
May be taken literally by superstitious.