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Being nice Quote by Steven Wright

“You know what scares me? When you have to be nice to some paranoid schizophrenic, just because she lives in your head.” quote by Steven Wright
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“You know what scares me? When you have to be nice to some paranoid schizophrenic, just because she lives in your head.”

Steven Wright

About This Quote

Source Stand‑up Comedy: "I Want to Be a Comedian", 1995

The joke highlights the absurdity of being forced to be kind to an imagined, paranoid figure.

In simple terms: Being nice to a mental construct is absurd.

Key Takeaway

Question the necessity of forced politeness.

Themes

mental health empathy absurdity

Mood

ironic darkly humorous

Type

comedic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • interpersonal conflict
  • self‑talk

Key Concepts

paranoia social expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is forced niceness helpful?
  • When should you confront rather than appease?
A Different Perspective

Politeness may be harmful if it ignores real distress.

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