Youk'n hide de fier, but w'at you gwine do wid de smoke?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You cannot hide a fire completely because the smoke will always reveal its presence. Hidden problems eventually show signs of their existence.
- In plain terms
- You can hide fire but not the smoke it creates.
- What can you take from it?
- Hidden issues will eventually reveal themselves.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you trying to hide?
- How will others know?
Another view
Smoke can sometimes dissipate before it is seen.
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