You can draw the blinds in a brothel, but people still know

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The quote "You can draw the blinds in a brothel, but people still know what you're doing" from Iain M. Banks' novel "Inversions" suggests that one can attempt to hide their actions or intentions, but ultimately, the awareness of others cannot be completely obscured. It reflects the idea that certain behaviors or situations, regardless of how discreetly they are conducted, will be evident to those around us. The metaphor of a...

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