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“Maybe it will go away,' said Lucy. 'It'll be worse if it does,' said Edmund, 'because then we shan't know where it is. If there is a wasp in the room I like to be able to see it.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““Maybe it will go away,' said Lucy. 'It'll be worse if it does,' said Edmund, 'because then we shan't know where it is. If there is a wasp in the room I like to be able to see it.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Fear of unknown can be worse than known threats; seeing the problem helps manage it.

In simple terms: Seeing problems is better than fearing unknown.

Key Takeaway

Observe issues directly.

Themes

fear knowledge perception

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal anxieties
  • team dynamics
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does visibility change fear?
  • When is ignorance protective?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex issues.

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