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“Why were my visitors so secretive, hiding themselves behind my consciousness. I could only conclude that they were using me and did not want me to know why...What if they were dangerous? Then I was terribly dangerous because I was playing a role in acclimatizing people to them.” quote by Whitley Strieber
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“Why were my visitors so secretive, hiding themselves behind my consciousness. I could only conclude that they were using me and did not want me to know why...What if they were dangerous? Then I was terribly dangerous because I was playing a role in acclimatizing people to them.”

Whitley Strieber

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Coming, by Whitley Strieber, 1987

The narrator suspects hidden forces manipulating him, fearing they may be harmful and that his role could enable them.

In simple terms: He feels used by secretive entities and worries about their danger.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unseen influences and question your participation.

Themes

trust paranoia manipulation responsibility

Mood

anxious curious

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • social dynamics
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

conspiracy psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports your suspicion?
  • How might you protect yourself without paranoia?
A Different Perspective

The threat may be imagined, and suspicion can impair judgment.

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