Now I'm having serious trouble believing that he died in a mugging. He didn't seem the type.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suspicion arises when a death doesn't match the person's typical behavior.
- In plain terms
- Doubt grows when something seems out of character.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts if something feels off.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you doubt a story?
- How do you assess truth?
Another view
Appearances can deceive.
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