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“Never trust a narrator whose opening gambit is to insist he's not mad.” quote by Sarah Pinborough
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“Never trust a narrator whose opening gambit is to insist he's not mad.”

Sarah Pinborough

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Source Film: The Last of Us Part II (video game), 2020

A narrator who claims sanity may be unreliable, urging skepticism toward self‑declared rationality.

In simple terms: Beware narrators who claim they aren't crazy.

Key Takeaway

Question the narrator's credibility.

Themes

trust reliability perception

Mood

cautious critical

Type

analytical skeptical

When to use this quote

  • reading fiction
  • watching movies
  • analyzing speeches

Key Concepts

psychology narrative bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might a narrator deny madness?
  • How does this affect your trust?
A Different Perspective

Even claimed sanity can mask deceit.

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