Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he…
“Tell no one the secret that you want to keep, although he may be worthy of confidence; for no one will be so careful of your secret as yourself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Keeping a secret is harder than trusting others because you are your own most careless guardian.
In simple terms: Self is the biggest risk.
Key Takeaway
Guard your secrets tightly.
Themes
trust
secrecy
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- confidential work
- online privacy
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets are you protecting?
- How can you improve self‑trust?
A Different Perspective
Self may still betray.