Quote by Alasdair Gray

Baxter knows a lot more than I do, I told her.Yes, said Baxter, but I will never tell people all of it.

Baxter knows a lot more than I do, I told her.Yes, said Baxt

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the superior knowledge of someone named Baxter. However, Baxter reveals that despite their vast knowledge, they have no intention of sharing everything they know with others. This quote suggests that Baxter may see the value in keeping knowledge to oneself, possibly believing that not everything needs to be disclosed or that some information should be kept private or selectively shared based on their own discretion.

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Wisdom Life Science Knowledge Secrets Concealment

By Alasdair Gray

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