To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Publicly displaying emotions can be unwise; keeping them private allows them to function better.
- In plain terms
- Keep feelings inside where they work best.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional restraint is strategic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hiding emotions healthier?
- Do feelings work better in private?
Another view
It suggests emotions work best only when hidden.
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