Until what? Foolish woman, will holding it secret in our…
““Until what? Foolish woman, will holding it secret in our heart make it any less true? If you never tell, never speak of it, will it become only a dream, less than a dream, a nightmare half-remembered? Oh, if only the gods would be so good.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Suppressing truth turns it into a haunting, unspoken nightmare; honesty prevents inner torment.
In simple terms: Keeping secrets creates inner nightmares.
Speak truth to avoid lingering dread.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets linger in your mind?
- When is silence protective?
Some truths may cause harm if revealed.