Oh my love if I reveal every secret I've concealed, how many thoughts would you steal, how much of my pain would you feel?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Revealing secrets can change how someone views you and make them feel your pain.
- In plain terms
- Sharing secrets may make someone think differently and feel your pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Secrets can change relationships and spread pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What secret have you hidden?
- Would you feel another's pain?
Another view
Some secrets should stay hidden.
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