--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Still, they must have got a few things…" description: "\"“Still, they must have got a few things right,\" Malcolm says. His green eyes sparkle. \"You turned out beautifully, if I may say so.\" \"Oh, you can say i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ab/jane-lotter-39539_cigarette_still-they-must-have-got-a-few-things-ri_1620219.jpg" --- # Still, they must have got a few things right," Malcolm… ![“Still, they must have got a few things right," Malcolm says. His green eyes sparkle. "You turned out beautifully, if I may say so." "Oh, you can say it," I reply, taking a drag off my cigarette. "Whether or not I'll believe you is something else entirely.” quote by Jane Lotter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ab/jane-lotter-39539_cigarette_still-they-must-have-got-a-few-things-ri_1620219.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ab/jane-lotter-39539_cigarette_still-they-must-have-got-a-few-things-ri_1620219.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ab/jane-lotter-39539_cigarette_still-they-must-have-got-a-few-things-ri_1620219.jpg) > ““Still, they must have got a few things right," Malcolm says. His green eyes sparkle. "You turned out beautifully, if I may say so." "Oh, you can say it," I reply, taking a drag off my cigarette. "Whether or not I'll believe you is something else entirely.”” [Jane Lotter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jane-lotter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A conversation reveals uncertainty about belief, highlighting personal doubt and emotional distance. **In simple terms:** Doubt and uncertainty in belief. Key Takeaway Acknowledge personal doubts. Themes belief uncertainty communication Mood introspective melancholic Type literary conversational When to use this quote - relationship conflict - self‑reflection - spiritual questioning Key Concepts existential doubt interpersonal dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What beliefs do you question? - How do you handle uncertainty in relationships? 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