Secret service Quote by William Peter Blatty
““really couldn’t say. Although I heard a statistic once about something like possibly fifty thousand Black Masses being said every year in the city of Paris.” “You mean now?” marveled Chris. “It’s just something I heard.” “Yes, of course, from the Jesuit secret service,” twitted Mrs. Perrin. “Not at all,” said the dean. “My voices told me.” The women laughed. “You know, back in L.A.,” mentioned Chris, “you hear an awful lot of stories about witch cults being around. I’ve often wondered if it’s true.” “Well, as I said, I wouldn’t know,” said the dean. “But I’ll tell you who might—Joe Dyer. Where’s Joe?” The dean looked around. “Oh, over there,” he said, nodding toward the other priest, who was standing at the buffet””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Exorcist (1973) dialogue
The passage sat the absurdity and secrecy surrounding rumors of occult gatherings, highlighting how people exchange sensational stories without verification.
In simple terms: People share spooky rumors without proof.
Key Takeaway
Question sources before believing sensational claims.
Themes
mystery
secrecy
rumor
occult
skepticism
Mood
cautious
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
dialogue
anecdotal
cautionary
When to use this quote
- College campus
- religious institutions
- online forums
- media interviews
Key Concepts
Urban legend
social gossip
media sensationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the truth of a sensational claim?
- What impact do rumors have on community trust?
A Different Perspective
Stories may be exaggerated or fabricated, leading to misinformation.
