You can skip the part in the middle where he goes off on a…
““You can skip the part in the middle where he goes off on a tangent about how the Delphi psychics contacted the Grand Duchess Anastasia while on these drugs. Pretty sure she’d have been dead by then—” “Never stopped me.” He pauses for a moment. “That’s . . . true. Very good point.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even absurd or tangential details can contain unexpected truths that validate a point.
In simple terms: Odd details may still be true and useful.
Consider all information, even if it seems irrelevant.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- debate
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you dismiss a tangential claim?
- How to verify odd information?
Relying on bizarre sources can undermine credibility.