Paranoid Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old paranoid quotes, paranoid sayings, and paranoid proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

The idea of the paranoid style as a force in politics would have little contemporary relevance or historical value if it were applied only to men with profoundly disturbed minds. It is the use of paranoid modes of expression by more or less normal people that makes the phenomenon significant. Richard Hofstadter
Paranoia is just another word for ignorance. Hunter S. Thompson
Paranoia reduces anxiety and guilt by transferring to the other all the characteristics one does not want to recognize in oneself. It is maintained by selective perception and recall. We only see and acknowledge those negative aspects of the enemy that support the stereotype we have already created. Sam Keen
The worm of paranoia begins to eat into even the hardest adversary. David Ignatius
Paranoia plays into all of us. Trust is a terrifying idea of not knowing who we can rely on. Eric Christian Olsen
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you. Kurt Cobain
Paranoia is just a heightened sense of awareness. John Lennon
The paranoid is never entirely mistaken. Sigmund Freud
A paranoid thinks that sinister forces are out to get him, not realizing that they are out to get everybody. Robert Breault
Paranoia is the delusion that your enemies are organized. Arthur D. Hlavaty
Paranoia is just another word for longevity. Laurell K. Hamilton
Paranoia is reality seen on a finer scale. Philo Gant
Don't be afraid of losing a little power in daily associations. People who seek power and knowledge aren't misers. They aren't afraid. That is paranoid. Frederick Lenz
Paranoia was always a potential side effect. Kimberly Derting
A paranoid is someone who has all the facts. William S. Burroughs
Even paranoid people have enemies. Henry A. Kissinger
In this world only the paranoid survive. Dean Koontz
It's amazing where the paranoid mind can take you. Bill Ayers
Sometimes paranoia's just having all the facts. William S. Burroughs
There is no such thing as paranoia. No. Not in the 21st century. Paranoia is just another word for ignorance. Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse. Molly Ivins
We need to tell the difference between being paranoid and being careful. Parry Aftab
Paranoia has a sharper taste if the danger is real. Pat Conroy
Paranoid is what people who are trying to take advantage call you in an effort to get you to drop your guard. Matt Damon
There is no such thing as paranoia. Your worst fears can come true at any moment. Hunter S. Thompson
If you act out of a paranoid fear of something happening, you will always make that thing happen. John Green
Only the paranoid survive. Andy Grove
The secret to a happy, successful life of paranoia is to keep careful track of your persecutors. Tyrone Hayes
A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on. William S. Burroughs
You're mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid. You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation at high speed with total clarity. Banksy