Confide Quote by Keri Hulme
“The smarter you are, the more you know, the less reason you have to trust or love or confide.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Bone People, Keri Hulme, 1984
Intelligence can increase knowledge but also create skepticism, making trust and love harder to achieve.
In simple terms: More knowledge can breed distrust.
Balance intellect with emotional openness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
- friendship
- romantic partnership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain trust when you know a lot?
- Can knowledge ever fully replace intuition?
Intelligence alone cannot guarantee emotional connection.