I have gone to a safe house, as they say, so I might as well have a different name
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says they are in a safe house and have adopted a new identity.
- In plain terms
- They’re in a safe house with a new name.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes you must conceal identity for safety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it justified to hide your identity?
- What risks accompany a name change?
Another view
Lacks context about why the safe house is needed.
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