Golems Quote by Terry Pratchett
““That’s why we all hate ’em, he thought. Those expressionless eyes watch us, those big faces turn to follow us, and doesn’t it just look as if they’re making notes and taking names? If you heard that one had bashed in someone’s head over in Quirm or somewhere, wouldn’t you just love to believe it? A voice inside, a voice which generally came to him only in the quiet hours of the night or, in the old days, half-way down a whiskey bottle, added: Given how we use them, maybe we’re scared because we know we deserve it…””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, The Colour of Magic, 1983
A character reflects on fear of being judged, surveilled, and the belief that they deserve scrutiny.
In simple terms: Fear of judgment and feeling deserving of scrutiny.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about deserved criticism.
Themes
fear
judgment
surveillance
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace reviews
- public scrutiny
- social media comments
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel you deserve criticism?
- How does surveillance affect behavior?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may dramatize paranoia beyond realistic concerns.
