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“For they were alone, and he was one of the seven persons in the world who knew the Archmage's name. The others were the Master Namer of Roke; and Ogion the Silent, the wizard of Re Albi, who long ago on the mountain of Gont had given Ged that name; and the White Lady of Gont, Tenar of the Ring…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““For they were alone, and he was one of the seven persons in the world who knew the Archmage's name. The others were the Master Namer of Roke; and Ogion the Silent, the wizard of Re Albi, who long ago on the mountain of Gont had given Ged that name; and the White Lady of Gont, Tenar of the Ring; and a village wizard in Iffish called Vetch; and in Iffish again, a house-carpenter's wife, mother of three girls, ignorant of all sorcery but wise in other things, who was called Yarrow; and finally, on the other side of Earthsea, in the farthest west, two dragons: Orm Embar and Kalessin.””

Ursula K. Le Guin

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Source Novel: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1968

A gathering of diverse individuals each with unique knowledge and roles underscores the importance of varied perspectives in confronting great challenges.

In simple terms: Different people bring different strengths.

Key Takeaway

Value diverse expertise.

Themes

collaboration diversity knowledge

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

narrative mythic

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • team building
  • conflict resolution
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

mythic archetypes community power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can varied perspectives be unified?
  • When does diversity hinder decision making?
A Different Perspective

Too many voices can cause discord.

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