Communication Quote by China Miéville
““Pipes filled with brine that spied on the inhabitants of buildings watching, listening, hunting. You might obscure the attention of the Londonmancers, with the complicity of a treacherous borough, with strikebreaking hexes strong enough: but nothing could stay hidden from an inquisitive sea.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The City & the City by China Miéville, 2009
Hidden surveillance and secret powers can never be fully concealed; truth eventually surfaces.
In simple terms: Secrets can't stay hidden forever.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant against hidden threats.
Themes
surveillance
power
truth
Mood
cautious
intrigued
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- city planning
- law enforcement
- community watch
- media analysis
Key Concepts
political intrigue
urban fantasy
hidden societies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hidden systems affect everyday life?
- What can reveal concealed power?
A Different Perspective
Even with deception, some truths surface inevitably.
