I have managed to conceal my madness fairly effectively, and as far as I know it hasn't hurt anybody badly, for which I am grateful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker hides inner turmoil without causing harm.
- In plain terms
- I hide my mental struggles so no one gets hurt.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage personal struggles privately to protect others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you hide to protect others?
- When is openness better than privacy?
Another view
Hiding struggles can delay necessary help.
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