--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Misty bit her lip — or at least that was…" description: "\"“Misty bit her lip — or at least that was what it looked like with the glamour. Kate could only imagine what she was doing with that mouth full of fang..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c42/chris-lester-44417_faith_misty-bit-her-lip-or-at-least-that-was-w_197996.jpg" --- # Misty bit her lip — or at least that was what it looked… ![“Misty bit her lip — or at least that was what it looked like with the glamour. Kate could only imagine what she was doing with that mouth full of fangs. 'How do I know I can trust him? Or you?' Kate rose to her feet. 'You don’t. You never do, with people. Some things, you have to take on faith.'…” quote by Chris Lester](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c42/chris-lester-44417_faith_misty-bit-her-lip-or-at-least-that-was-w_197996.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c42/chris-lester-44417_faith_misty-bit-her-lip-or-at-least-that-was-w_197996.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c42/chris-lester-44417_faith_misty-bit-her-lip-or-at-least-that-was-w_197996.jpg) > ““Misty bit her lip — or at least that was what it looked like with the glamour. Kate could only imagine what she was doing with that mouth full of fangs. 'How do I know I can trust him? Or you?' Kate rose to her feet. 'You don’t. You never do, with people. Some things, you have to take on faith.' She turned and headed for the door, then paused and looked back. 'I don’t know how much you know about humans. I’m just guessing here, but we probably seem like a bunch of violent, paranoid, back-stabbing monkeys. ‘Cause we are. But the thing is … sooner or later, we all find ways to trust each other, even though we might get burned doing it.' Misty’s lip curled into a sneer. 'Because deep down inside, humans are all noble creatures that want to rise above their natures, right?' 'Oh, hell no,' Kate said. 'It’s just better than facing the darkness alone.' Then she turned and walked out, leaving the dumbstruck Misty behind her.”” [Chris Lester](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chris-lester/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage explores distrust, faith, and the paradox of human nature—our capacity for both betrayal and noble cooperation. **In simple terms:** Humans struggle with trust but seek connection despite fear. Key Takeaway Embrace vulnerability while staying cautious. 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