I shall from time to time write a small Clue - so that you may be the more thoroughly confounded.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The writer plans to send confusing hints intentionally.
- In plain terms
- I will send clues to confuse you thoroughly.
- What can you take from it?
- Puzzles can be designed to baffle rather than guide.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why would someone send confusing clues?
- How do you handle ambiguity?
Another view
This suggests communication might aim to mislead.
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