He is the most private man I've ever known. He has a moat and a drawbridge which he lets down only occasionally.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes the subject as extremely private, likening his boundaries to a moat and drawbridge that rarely opens.
- In plain terms
- He says the person keeps a strong, rarely lowered personal barrier.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong personal boundaries can protect privacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it healthy to keep others at a distance?
- How do you balance openness and privacy?
Another view
Such strict privacy can hinder deep relationships.
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