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Seed Secret Quote by Carrie Ryan

“Wait," Fin said, puzzling through the words. "That was a seed, not a secret." "Of course it was." It sounded annoyed, at least for a tree. "Here, secrets turn to seed, good secrets take root, and the vines that grow bloom into rumors. They do that, you know," it said, as much to itself as to Fin…” quote by Carrie Ryan
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““Wait," Fin said, puzzling through the words. "That was a seed, not a secret." "Of course it was." It sounded annoyed, at least for a tree. "Here, secrets turn to seed, good secrets take root, and the vines that grow bloom into rumors. They do that, you know," it said, as much to itself as to Fin. "Once planted, they grow. And start new rumors all their own.””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind by Carrie Ryan, 2019

Secrets are likened to seeds that grow into rumors, illustrating how hidden information spreads and multiplies.

In simple terms: Secrets spread like seeds becoming rumors.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how hidden info can proliferate.

Themes

information trust communication

Mood

cautious insightful

Type

narrative educational

When to use this quote

  • workplace gossip
  • online misinformation
  • personal secrets
  • media cycles

Key Concepts

social dynamics rumor theory growth metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What secrets are worth keeping?
  • How can you prevent harmful rumors?
A Different Perspective

Not all secrets become harmful rumors.

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