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I thought of you as my guardian, Einstein: you taught me that I'm your guardian, too, that I'm Travis's guardian, and he is my guardian and yours. We have a responsibility to stand watch over one another, we are watchers, all of us, watchers, guarding against the darkness. You've taught me that we're all needed, even those who sometimes think we're worthless, plain, and dull.

Dean R. Koontz#8

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Everyone has a role in protecting each other from darkness, regardless of how ordinary they seem.
In plain terms
We all protect each other from bad things, even if we think we are dull.
What can you take from it?
Ordinary people can have important protective roles.

Where it applies

  • mentorship
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • building community
  • leadership

Questions to consider

  • Who watches over you?
  • What is your duty to others?

Another view

It relies on faith that every role is equally necessary.

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