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“If I were you, I would never tell ugly stories about ingenious ways of killing people, for you never can tell but that someone at the table may be tired of his or her nearest and dearest.” quote by F. Marion Crawford
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““If I were you, I would never tell ugly stories about ingenious ways of killing people, for you never can tell but that someone at the table may be tired of his or her nearest and dearest.””

F. Marion Crawford

About This Quote

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

Stories reveal hidden motives; truth may be uncomfortable.

In simple terms: Stories expose hidden truths.

Key Takeaway

Listen for deeper motives.

Themes

Truth Storytelling Motive

Mood

intriguing analytical

Type

Killing:0 Killing people:0 People Tell:0 Tell Ugly:0 Tell Table:0 Ugly Stories:0

When to use this quote

  • investigations
  • personal relationships
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Narrative analysis Psychology of deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motives lie beneath your words?
  • How to discern truth in narratives?
A Different Perspective

Not all stories are truthful.

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