Books Quote by Kristin Cashore
““Truths are dangerous," he said. "Then why are you writing them in a book?" "To catch them between the pages," said Teddy, "and trap them before they disappear." "If they're dangerous, why not let them disappear? "Because when truths disappear, they leave behind blank spaces, and that is also dangerous.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, 2012
Truths are powerful yet dangerous; documenting them preserves them, but allowing them to vanish can also protect us from harm.
In simple terms: Truths are dangerous yet preserving.
Key Takeaway
Balance truth with caution.
Themes
truth
danger
preservation
silence
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- journalism
- historical archives
- personal secrets
- political regimes
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
information control
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- When should truth be hidden?
- What are the costs of preserving dangerous truths?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing truth can create dangerous voids.
