To whom thy secret thou dost tell, to him thy freedom thou dost sell.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Telling someone your secrets gives them power over you.
- In plain terms
- Sharing secrets makes you less free.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep secrets to keep your freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many secrets do you need to keep?
- When is it safe to share?
Another view
Trust is necessary for deep relationships.
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