What's that Mr. Veedle? Privileged information?... that's so cute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks the idea that personal secrets are exclusive or significant.
- In plain terms
- Pretending to have special knowledge is often just childish.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not take secret-keeping too seriously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is keeping a secret actually important?
Another view
It dismisses legitimate confidentiality in professional settings.
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