--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You know the saying, don’t kill the…" description: "\"You know the saying, don’t kill the messenger? Hold that thought really, really close to your hearts. (Hermes)\" — Sherrilyn Kenyon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/734/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_heart_you-know-the-saying-don-t-kill-the-messe_2201317.jpg" --- # You know the saying, don’t kill the messenger? Hold that… ![“You know the saying, don’t kill the messenger? Hold that thought really, really close to your hearts. (Hermes)” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/734/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_heart_you-know-the-saying-don-t-kill-the-messe_2201317.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/734/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_heart_you-know-the-saying-don-t-kill-the-messe_2201317.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/734/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_heart_you-know-the-saying-don-t-kill-the-messe_2201317.jpg) > “You know the saying, don’t kill the messenger? Hold that thought really, really close to your hearts. (Hermes)” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A warning to value the messenger’s message, urging close attention to important, perhaps uncomfortable truths. **In simple terms:** Listen carefully to the messenger’s warning. Key Takeaway Pay close attention to crucial warnings. Themes communication trust warning Mood cautious reflective Type advisory philosophical When to use this quote - personal relationships - political discourse - media consumption - conflict resolution Key Concepts messenger theory cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - What signs indicate a message is trustworthy? - How do you verify the messenger’s intent? 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