Foretold Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Can our morrows be foretold? Your Grace might ask instead should our morrows be foretold? And to that I should answer no. Some doors are best left closed. See that you close mine as you leave.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire, 2005
The future is uncertain; some knowledge is better kept hidden to protect stability.
In simple terms: Some things are better unknown.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, protect what matters.
Themes
uncertainty
secrecy
protection
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- personal boundaries
- family secrets
Key Concepts
fate
knowledge limits
privacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you guarding?
- When is secrecy justified?
A Different Perspective
Keeping everything hidden can erode trust.
