Dragon Quote by James Enge
““Maybee there is no guile here," Deor suggested. "Perhaps it is just a group of dragons who have come together to raid the hold." "The diffirence? if they pretend to cooperate ... they must cooperate to pretend. It would be worse than a guile.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by James Enge, 2015
Dragons feigning cooperation must actually cooperate, making deception harder than honest collaboration.
In simple terms: Pretending to work together forces real teamwork.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that false alliances demand genuine effort.
Themes
trust
deception
collaboration
strategy
power dynamics
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- team building
- negotiation
- conflict resolution
- leadership training
Key Concepts
game theory
social contracts
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- When does cooperation become genuine?
- How can you detect hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective
Deception can erode trust, making cooperation unsustainable.
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