Quote by Lionel Trilling

Where misunderstanding serves others as an advantage, one is helpless to make oneself understood.

Where misunderstanding serves others as an advantage, one is

Summary

This quote suggests that when others benefit from misunderstanding you, it becomes difficult for you to communicate your true intentions or perspectives effectively. It highlights the powerless position one is in when their attempts to be understood are hindered by the advantageous nature of misunderstanding for others. In such circumstances, despite one's efforts, their message or motives are distorted or misrepresented, leaving them unable to rectify the situation or convey their true thoughts and emotions.

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Obscurity

By Lionel Trilling

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