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“The smarter you are, the more you know, the less reason you have to trust or love or confide.” quote by Keri Hulme
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“The smarter you are, the more you know, the less reason you have to trust or love or confide.”

Keri Hulme

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.

Key Takeaway

Balance intellect with emotional openness.

Themes

trust love skepticism knowledge relationships

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • team leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • friendship
  • romantic partnership

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain trust when you know a lot?
  • Can knowledge ever fully replace intuition?
A Different Perspective

Intelligence alone cannot guarantee emotional connection.

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