Hurt Quote by Robin McKinley
“Why do you tell me... so much?" Luthe considered her. "I tell you... some you need to know, and some you have earned the right to know, and some it won't hurt you to know--" He stopped… "Some things I tell you only because I wish to tell them to you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Hero and the Crown”, 1984
Knowledge is tiered: some is given, some earned, some withheld to protect.
In simple terms: Some truths are shared, some earned, some hidden.
Key Takeaway
Seek earned knowledge, respect protective limits.
Themes
wisdom
trust
growth
secrets
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fantasy literature
- mentor‑student dynamics
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical disclosure
knowledge hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What knowledge do you think should be shared freely?
- When is protecting someone with truth justified?
A Different Perspective
Withholding information can be paternalistic.
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