Quote by Graham Swift

You may have your suspicions, your fears, you may even believe there is something, somewhere, terribly, drastically wrong, but because someone else is in charge, because there is a part of the system above you which you don't know, you don't question it, you even distrust your own doubts.

You may have your suspicions, your fears, you may even belie

Summary

This quote highlights the phenomenon of individuals suppressing their own doubts and suspicions due to the presence of authority figures or higher systems. It suggests that deference to those in power can result in a lack of questioning even when something feels inherently wrong. The quote illustrates how this blind trust in authority can lead individuals to dismiss their own intuition and withhold investigation into potential issues or problems. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a critical mindset and questioning the status quo, regardless of hierarchical structures or the influence of others.

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By Graham Swift

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