Writing is not about making a buck, not about publishers and agents. Writing is not about feeling good. Writing is about pain, suffering, hard work, risk, and fear.
Sue GraftonRead
Except for cases that clearly involve a homicidal maniac, the police like to believe murders are committed by those we know and love, and most of the time they're right - a chilling thought when you sit down to dinner with a family of five. All those potential killers passing their plates.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the dark reality that those close to us can be capable of extreme violence, including murder.
Sue Grafton's quote delves into the unsettling idea that the most trusted and loved individuals in our lives could harbor violent tendencies. It highlights the irony and discomfort of intimacy, suggesting that the people we share our lives with are often the ones who can pose the greatest danger, provoking a chilling sense of vulnerability during everyday moments like family dinners.
Themes
MurderRelationshipsFamilyViolenceTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the nature of crime in society.
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