Feeling Quote by Julia Glass
““Sometimes I have this feeling,” Walter said, “that he operates on the philosophy that ‘what Walter doesn’t know won’t hurt him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Whole World Over by Julia Glass, 2006
A character believes that ignorance protects him from pain, suggesting avoidance of truth as a coping strategy.
In simple terms: Ignorance as a shield.
Consider confronting unknowns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace conflict
- selfgrowth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does ignorance affect your decisions?
Avoiding truth can lead to larger problems later.