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“A fine woman, that,’ said Mr Appleby generously. ‘Y’ think so,’ returned Fr Duddleswell, his mind not really on it. ‘I would trust her with me life but not with anything important.” quote by Neil Boyd
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““A fine woman, that,’ said Mr Appleby generously. ‘Y’ think so,’ returned Fr Duddleswell, his mind not really on it. ‘I would trust her with me life but not with anything important.””

Neil Boyd

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Trust Dilemma”, 2015

A speaker admires a woman’s demeanor but doubts her reliability for serious matters, highlighting superficial trust.

In simple terms: She’s liked but not trusted deeply.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish between charm and competence.

Themes

trust relationships judgment

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • making hiring decisions
  • choosing partners
  • team building

Key Concepts

social perception risk assessment character evaluation

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you trust intuition over evidence?
  • How can you test reliability before commitment?
A Different Perspective

May overlook hidden strengths beyond first impressions.

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