( I wrote a story yesterday and go read that as a sort of backstory for this. Imagine this is her daughter)

My mother always told me to be quiet, but not blind. To see what happens without immediately shouting out your opinion. Instead tuck it away into a vault and only bring it out when you can use it against them.

My mother had a hard life growing up and wanted me to have a better future. My godgrandfather says she should at least teach me how to throw a knife. My mom said no. He taught me anyway.

In the end, what we need to always see but not always tell.