Quote by David Cronenberg

All stereotypes turn out to be true. This is a horrifying thing about life. All those things you fought against as a youth: you begin to realize they're stereotypes because they're true.

All stereotypes turn out to be true. This is a horrifying th

Summary

This quote suggests that stereotypes, despite being fought against in one's youth, eventually prove to be true in life, which is seen as horrifying. It implies that the struggles against these stereotypes are futile because they tend to reflect certain realities. The quote highlights the disillusionment that arises when one realizes that the stereotypes they once discredited actually hold some truth, challenging previous beliefs and perceptions.

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Identity

By David Cronenberg

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