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“For an instant she hesitated. Baldanders said, 'You may trust him. The doctor has his own way of looking at the world, but he lies less than people believe.” quote by Gene Wolfe
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““For an instant she hesitated. Baldanders said, 'You may trust him. The doctor has his own way of looking at the world, but he lies less than people believe.””

Gene Wolfe

About This Quote

The passage describes a brief hesitation, with Baldanders urging trust in a doctor who, despite his own perspective, is less deceitful than most people.

In simple terms: Trust the doctor more than others.

Key Takeaway

Question trust in expertise.

Themes

fiction philosophy trust

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

ethical narrative

When to use this quote

  • medical decisions
  • moral dilemmas
  • storytelling
  • character interaction

Key Concepts

ethical judgment character dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should we doubt professional advice?
  • How do personal biases affect trust?
A Different Perspective

The doctor's honesty is relative and may still be flawed.

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