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“What were you going to do with it?” McCain asked. "I just thought it might come in useful.” "Were you planning to attack me?” "No. But that’s a good idea.” quote by Anthony Horowitz
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“What were you going to do with it?” McCain asked. "I just thought it might come in useful.” "Were you planning to attack me?” "No. But that’s a good idea.”

Anthony Horowitz

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Source Book: The Enemy Within by Anthony Horowitz, 2014

A character wonders if a seemingly harmless item could become useful in an unexpected way, hinting at hidden potential in ordinary objects.

In simple terms: Even mundane things may have hidden uses.

Key Takeaway

Consider unexpected value in everyday items.

Themes

curiosity resourcefulness strategy

Mood

thoughtful intrigued

Type

philosophical conversational

When to use this quote

  • planning
  • problem solving
  • creative thinking

Key Concepts

potential utility serendipity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ordinary object could become crucial in a crisis?
  • How do we recognize hidden potential?
A Different Perspective

The usefulness may be limited by context or intent.

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