Able Quote by Libba Bray
“Oh, I didn't think it wise to hide it. Might not be able to find it again," I say, cheerily. "It's sitting in plain view on your chair in the great hall. I do hope that was the best place for it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Darker Shade of Magic, 2015
The speaker hides something in plain sight, trusting the listener will find it despite doubts about its safety
In simple terms: A hidden object is placed openly, hoping it will be discovered
Key Takeaway
Trust the obvious; sometimes the simplest spot is best
Themes
trust
observation
risk
confidence
Mood
playful
curious
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- searching for lost items
- finding clues
- solving puzzles
Key Concepts
perception
visibility
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes us overlook obvious things?
- How does confidence affect where we hide things?
A Different Perspective
The object could be misplaced or overlooked despite being visible
![“I don't even know where mine [Oscar award] is. My mother has hidden it because everybody who comes in wants to take a photograph of it. So what she's done is she put it inside a suitcase somewhere.” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/a-r-rahman-4481_awards_i-don-t-even-know-where-mine-oscar-award_688012.jpg)
