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Alibi Quote by Leonard Cohen

“Anything I tell you is an alibi for something else." Then let's be quiet together.” quote by Leonard Cohen
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“Anything I tell you is an alibi for something else." Then let's be quiet together.”

Leonard Cohen

About This Quote

Source Song lyric: “Quiet Together”, 1992

An alibi can mask deeper motives; silence can be a shared refuge.

In simple terms: Excuses hide true intent; silence can unite.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden motives, value shared quiet.

Themes

deception communication intimacy

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literary analysis psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alibis do you use to avoid truth?
  • How does shared silence affect connection?
A Different Perspective

Alibi may erode trust if overused.

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