Black Quote by Stephen King
“His mother called such people ignorant and superstitious, but his father only shook his head slowly and puffed his pipe and said that sometimes old stories had a grain or two of truth in them and it was best not to take chances. It was why, he said, he crossed himself whenever a black cat crossed his path.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Half by Stephen King, 1989
Superstitions persist despite rational explanations; old stories may contain kernels of truth.
In simple terms: Old tales hold some truth despite superstition.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of superstitions.
Themes
superstition
tradition
truth
skepticism
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- cultural practices
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
folklore
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories influence your choices?
- When should you trust intuition over logic?
A Different Perspective
Superstitions can be harmless.
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