So we couldn't mingle with them, but we could eavesdrop. We got our knowledge that way--we caught it like germs.

About This Quote

I read this quote and immediately thought it was a powerful and true one. The idea of eavesdropping on other people’s conversations and learning their secrets is a great way to get to know them better. It allows you to learn more about other people. Of course, we should never do something like that behind someone else’s back.

Source: The Year Of The Flood

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