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“...You have knowledge, and I have skill, and between us we have..." "We have the Ring of Erreth-Akbe." "Yes, that. But I thought also of another thing between us. Call it trust... That is one of its names. It is a very great thing. Though each of us alone is weak, having that we are strong…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““...You have knowledge, and I have skill, and between us we have..." "We have the Ring of Erreth-Akbe." "Yes, that. But I thought also of another thing between us. Call it trust... That is one of its names. It is a very great thing. Though each of us alone is weak, having that we are strong, stronger than the Powers of the Dark.””

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Trust amplifies individual abilities, turning weak parties into a powerful collective against darkness.

In simple terms: Trust makes weak people strong together.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate trust to overcome greater challenges.

Themes

trust collaboration strength overcoming adversity

Mood

hopeful determined inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • community activism
  • family decision‑making
  • political alliances

Key Concepts

social capital collective efficacy mutual dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you build trust in a new partnership?
  • What risks arise when trust is misplaced?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be broken, leaving individuals vulnerable.

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