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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

  • psychological analysis
  • storytelling
  • interpersonal observation

Putting it to work

  • reading behavior
  • understanding motives
  • seeking truth

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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