--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Yeah. Good.” I clear my throat. “So, this…" description: "\"“Yeah. Good.” I clear my throat. “So, this plan. It’s kind of stupid, right?” “It’s not ... stupid.” “Oh, come on. Trusting Marcus is stupid. Trying to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6f/veronica-roth-66_christina_yeah-good-i-clear-my-throat-so-this-plan_641095.jpg" --- # Yeah. Good.” I clear my throat. “So, this plan. It’s kind… ![“Yeah. Good.” I clear my throat. “So, this plan. It’s kind of stupid, right?” “It’s not ... stupid.” “Oh, come on. Trusting Marcus is stupid. Trying to get past the Dauntless at the fence is stupid. Going against the Dauntless and factionless is stupid. All three combined is ... a different kind of…” quote by Veronica Roth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6f/veronica-roth-66_christina_yeah-good-i-clear-my-throat-so-this-plan_641095.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6f/veronica-roth-66_christina_yeah-good-i-clear-my-throat-so-this-plan_641095.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6f/veronica-roth-66_christina_yeah-good-i-clear-my-throat-so-this-plan_641095.jpg) > ““Yeah. Good.” I clear my throat. “So, this plan. It’s kind of stupid, right?” “It’s not ... stupid.” “Oh, come on. Trusting Marcus is stupid. Trying to get past the Dauntless at the fence is stupid. Going against the Dauntless and factionless is stupid. All three combined is ... a different kind of stupid formerly unheard of by humankind.” “Unfortunately it’s also the best plan we have,” she points out. “If we want everyone to know the truth.”” [Veronica Roth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/veronica-roth/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker acknowledges that a risky, seemingly foolish plan is actually the most viable option to reveal truth. **In simple terms:** A risky plan may be the best way to expose truth. Key Takeaway Embrace bold strategies when truth is at stake. Themes risk truth strategy rebellion Mood determined urgent hopeful Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - activism - whistleblowing - political reform - personal courage Key Concepts ethical dilemmas leadership trust consequences Questions to Reflect On - What risks are worth taking for truth? - How can we mitigate fallout from bold actions? 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