--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How could such a large door be kept…" description: "\"How could such a large door be kept secret from everybody outside, apart from the dragon?\" [Bilbo] asked. He was only a little hobbit you must remember..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/anonymous-1_doors_how-could-such-a-large-door-be-kept-secr_2969378.jpg" --- # How could such a large door be kept secret from everybody… ![“How could such a large door be kept secret from everybody outside, apart from the dragon?" [Bilbo] asked. He was only a little hobbit you must remember.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/anonymous-1_doors_how-could-such-a-large-door-be-kept-secr_2969378.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/anonymous-1_doors_how-could-such-a-large-door-be-kept-secr_2969378.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/anonymous-1_doors_how-could-such-a-large-door-be-kept-secr_2969378.jpg) > “How could such a large door be kept secret from everybody outside, apart from the dragon?" \[Bilbo\] asked. He was only a little hobbit you must remember.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A secret door is kept hidden from outsiders, emphasizing the mystery and protection of valuable treasures. **In simple terms:** Hidden doors stay secret from outsiders. Key Takeaway Guard valuable secrets. Themes mystery protection secrecy Mood curious thoughtful Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - adventure - exploration - guarding assets - storytelling Key Concepts fantasy security knowledge concealment Questions to Reflect On - What do you keep hidden? - Why protect certain knowledge? 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