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What does it mean?
A hero may act for reasons too sensitive to share publicly.
In plain terms
Some good deeds are classified or secret.
What can you take from it?
Motives aren't always visible to others.

Where it applies

  • military service
  • undercover work

Putting it to work

  • respect operational secrecy
  • judge by actions

Questions to consider

  • Who deserves credit for hidden actions?

Another view

Secrecy can also hide corruption.

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