It's looking like he's omniscient or a mind reader.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject appears to have extraordinary knowledge or insight, almost like reading minds.
- In plain terms
- He seems to know everything or read minds.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of those who seem to know too much.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we evaluate someone's claims of knowledge?
- When is skepticism warranted?
Another view
Such claims often rely on hyperbole rather than literal ability.
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