And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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It's about me, or people wouldn't be so anxious to keep me from knowing about it. The absence of information is information. ~ Ender
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge can be concealed to protect the unaware, suggesting that ignorance can reflect significance.
This quote implies that when information is deliberately hidden from someone, it is often because that information is relevant to them. It suggests that the very act of withholding knowledge can serve as a powerful indication of its importance, revealing underlying truths about power dynamics and perception in social interactions.
Themes
KnowledgeIgnoranceInformationTruthPerception
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about transparency in government.
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