Quote by Neil Gaiman

It is not that I was credulous, simply that I belived in all things dark and dangerous. It was part of my young creed that the night was full of ghosts and witches, hungry and flapping and dressed completely in black.

It is not that I was credulous, simply that I belived in all

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief in supernatural entities and the fascination they held for the eerie and mysterious. Although the speaker denies being gullible, they acknowledge their inclination to believe in the existence of ghosts and witches lurking in the night. This reveals a youthful perspective that strong instincts or convictions can override evidence or logic, allowing one to embrace the idea of a world imbued with darkness and the supernatural.

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