Trust Quote by Thomas Block
““No." She turned away from him and stared out the windshield as though the argument as over. He looked at her. He realized that he'd known her for less than seven hours, yet he felt that he knew her as well, certainly, as he knew Jennifer. Sharon Crandall had given him her complete and unquestioned trust, but know she was withdrawing it in favour of her own instincts, and he saw that she meant it. It was his turn to show the same perfect trust, though as a technical person he mistrusted instincts and always went with the odds and the gauges. "Okay. A little longer," he said.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Long Way Home by Thomas Block, 2019
A man confronts the tension between rational analysis and instinctual trust in a brief, intense encounter.
In simple terms: Balancing logic and gut feelings in relationships.
Key Takeaway
Learn to trust instincts alongside data.
Themes
trust
instinct
logic
relationships
Mood
tension
introspective
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- first dates
- conflict resolution
- team dynamics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
decision making
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you prioritize instinct over data?
- How do you rebuild trust after doubt?
A Different Perspective
Instincts can be unreliable; overreliance on data may miss emotional cues.
