Thomas Sheridan > Quotes

“Tony then explained how 'fucking stupid' most people are and believe anything as long as you liberally apply the words 'I Love You'. He then said, "The best ones are the ones who didn't get any love as kids; parents were a bit cold and so on. People from these families will do anything if you tell them you love them. They are like addicts or something. they never had, you know, parental affection and love as kids. It's a bit weird, alright, but you can spot these a mile away.”
― Thomas Sheridan, Defeated Demons: Freedom from Consciousness Parasites in Psychopathic Society

“One of the reasons circus clowns terrify sensitive individuals is because their image triggers an instinctual response within us concerning a collective archetypal folk memory of the potential evil which might lay behind the painted-on smile. We know the smile of the circus clown is fake and that underneath the expression can be a malicious sneer.”
― Thomas Sheridan, Puzzling People: The Labyrinth of the Psychopath

“We have to love ourselves first in order to attract the kind of people and situations to love us back in return. There is no way around this. We exist as individuals for a reason. Unconditional love is conditional on loving oneself firstly and being secure in this.”
― Thomas Sheridan, Puzzling People: The Labyrinth of the Psychopath

“Look after yourself always. Be open and friendly, but not impulsive and easily swayed with superficial ‘loving’ gestures and displays from others.”
― Thomas Sheridan, Puzzling People: The Labyrinth of the Psychopath