Frank and explicit; that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse the minds of others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being overly frank can be a tactic to hide your true intentions and confuse opponents.
- In plain terms
- Speaking openly can sometimes mask your real thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Transparency can be used strategically to deceive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does honesty become a tool for deception?
- Can you ever truly know someone's mind?
Another view
This advice undermines genuine trust and honest communication.
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