Quote by Umberto Eco

Thus we have on stage two men, each of whom knows nothing of what he believes the other knows, and to deceive each other reciprocally both speak in allusions, each of the two hoping (in vain) that the other holds the key to his puzzle.


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Summary

This quote is a description of a situation where two individuals are engaged in a deceptive conversation. Both men, unaware of what the other person knows, speak indirectly through allusions, hoping that the other person possesses the information they are seeking. However, their hopes are in vain since neither person actually holds the solution to the puzzle the other is trying to solve. Ultimately, this quote highlights the futility and miscommunication that can arise when people engage in deception without clear communication.

By Umberto Eco
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