On that subject I am coy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is being intentionally vague or secretive about a particular topic.
- In plain terms
- I am not saying much about that topic.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes it is better to keep your thoughts private.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence more powerful than speech?
Another view
It can be seen as evasive or untrustworthy.
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