Nodded Said Quote by Robert Rankin
““Jack nodded. 'No,' he said. Was that a trick answer?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brentford Trilogy, Robert Rankin, 1994
A simple denial may hide a trick, urging scrutiny of answers.
In simple terms: No may hide tricks.
Key Takeaway
Question simple answers.
Themes
deception
logic
communication
Mood
skeptical
curious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- investigations
- teaching
Key Concepts
dialogue
puzzle
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test statements?
- When have you missed a hidden trick?
A Different Perspective
Trick answers can be misleading.
