A man's most open actions have a secret side to them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every open action hides a secret motive or side.
- In plain terms
- Every action has a hidden part.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions have hidden sides.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do actions tell the whole story?
- What is hidden behind actions?
Another view
It implies all actions are deceitful.
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