Nature Quote by Javier Marías
““One should never tell anyone anything or give information or pass on stories or make people remember beings who have never existed or trodden the earth or traversed the world or who, having done so, are now almost safe in uncertain, one-eyed oblivion. Telling is almost always done as a gift, even when the story contains and injects some poison, it is also a bond, a granting of trust, and rare is the trust or confidence that is not sooner or later betrayed, rare is the close bond that does not grow twisted or knotted and, in the end become so tangled that a razor or knife is needed to cut it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Your Face Tomorrow, 2002
Stories are gifts that bind and can betray, carrying both truth and poison.
In simple terms: Stories create trust but can also harm.
Key Takeaway
Share wisely, aware of hidden costs.
Themes
storytelling
trust
danger
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- historical narratives
- confidential disclosures
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a story become harmful?
- How can trust be preserved in sharing?
A Different Perspective
Not all stories are safe to tell.
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