We must not let daylight in upon the magic.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some things work better when kept mysterious. Over-explaining can destroy their power.
- In plain terms
- Don't explain how magic works.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the role of mystery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is mystery useful?
- When must things be transparent?
Another view
Transparency builds trust in many contexts.
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