"Imagine a thousand more such daily intrusions in your life, every hour and minute of every day, and you can grasp the source of this paranoia, this anger that could consume me at any moment if I lost control"
- Jack Henry Abbott
About this Quote
In this quote, Jack Henry Abbott is describing the frustrating feeling of continuous intrusion in one's life. He paints a photo of a thousand daily disruptions, occurring every hour and minute of every day. This constant barrage of invasions leads to a sense of paranoia and anger that could possibly consume him if he were to lose control. Abbott is highlighting the toll that these everyday invasions can take on an individual's frame of mind, causing them to continuously feel on edge and all set to explode. This quote works as a suggestion of the value of respecting borders and giving others the space they need to live their lives without consistent interference.
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