Dark room Quote by Shirley Jackson
““I have always been interested in witchcraft and superstition, but have never had much traffic with ghosts, so I began asking people everywhere what they thought about such things, and I began to find out that there was one common factor - most people have never seen a ghost, and never want or expect to, but almost everyone will admit that sometimes they have a sneaking feeling that they just possibly could meet a ghost if they weren't careful - if they were to turn a corner too suddenly, perhaps, or open their eyes too soon when they wake up at night, or go into a dark room without hesitating first.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Haunting” (published 1955)
People often feel an unseen presence, yet rarely encounter it directly; fear stems from imagination more than reality.
In simple terms: Ghosts are imagined, not seen.
Key Takeaway
Question your fears.
Themes
fear
superstition
perception
psychology
culture
Mood
eerie
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- nighttime routines
- dark rooms
- unexpected sounds
- storytelling
Key Concepts
ghost folklore
anxiety
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute unexplained feelings to fear?
- How does belief shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Skeptics may dismiss all supernatural experiences.
