He was caught up in a lie he half-believed, found her hiding high in the family tree.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A man is trapped by a belief he isn't fully sure of, while a woman from his family hides away.
- In plain terms
- He believed a lie and she is hiding high up in the family history.
- What can you take from it?
- False beliefs and family secrets can trap people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lie do you half-believe?
- What secrets exist in your family?
Another view
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