Friendship Quote by Stephen King
““This is nine! Nine! This is nine! Nine! This is ten! Ten! We have killed your friends! Every friend is now dead! This is six! Six! " [...] " Eighteen! This is now eighteen! Take cover when the siren sounds! This is four! Four! " [...] " Five! This is five! Ignore the siren! Even if you leave this room, you can never leave this room! Eight! This is eight! " [...] "Six!' the phone screamed. ' Six, this is six, this is goddam fucking SIX! ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stand, 1978
The passage illustrates a chaotic, terror‑filled scenario where numbers and alarms create panic, highlighting the horror of loss of control.
In simple terms: Numbers and alarms cause panic in a terrifying situation.
Stay calm and seek clear information.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- emergency evacuations
- disaster response drills
- crisis communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can emergency systems be designed to reduce panic?
- What mental strategies help maintain composure?
Overreliance on alarms can cause confusion and fear.