So much contempt for your own species." "Yes, contempt! If…
““So much contempt for your own species." "Yes, contempt! If you had seen what I have seen, watched what a human may become when left alone in the dark, you would share it. You were lucky, Jaghatai. Your world was no Caliban. We tell you of Old Night and you barely believe us, but that is not how most places were. The lie is noble. It is there to protect, to guard, not to deceive, for they are not ready." I have heard this before. There were empires on my homeworld that offered freedom to their slave castes, but only when they were ready. That moment, strangely enough, never came. In the end, they had to take it for themselves, to die for it, and even then there were some who said the day had come too soon. The truth will come out. You won't be able to hold the blindfold in place, and once it slips, the fury of those you deceived will be limitless.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage explores humanity’s capacity for contempt and the delayed truth that eventually emerges, despite protective lies.
In simple terms: Humanity can be contemptuous; truth eventually surfaces.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Themes
humanity
truth
contempt
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- political reform
- cultural awakening
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
societal evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance protection with honesty?
- What responsibilities do we have when truth is hidden?
A Different Perspective
Truth may cause upheaval and conflict.