A paranoid man is a man who knows a little about what's going on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paranoia is actually a sign of having some knowledge of reality.
- In plain terms
- Paranoid people know a bit more than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Paranoia can stem from awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fear ever justified?
- How much do you know about your world?
Another view
It validates paranoia which is often unfounded.
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