--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Keep thy own secret, and do not reveal it…" description: "\"“Keep thy own secret, and do not reveal it to any one. He that maketh his secret known is no longer its master. If thy own breast cannot keep thy couns..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9c/anonymous-1_quote_keep-thy-own-secret-and-do-not-reveal-it_1763882.jpg" --- # Keep thy own secret, and do not reveal it to any one. He… ![“Keep thy own secret, and do not reveal it to any one. He that maketh his secret known is no longer its master. If thy own breast cannot keep thy counsel, how canst thou expect the breast of another to be more faithful?” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9c/anonymous-1_quote_keep-thy-own-secret-and-do-not-reveal-it_1763882.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9c/anonymous-1_quote_keep-thy-own-secret-and-do-not-reveal-it_1763882.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b9c/anonymous-1_quote_keep-thy-own-secret-and-do-not-reveal-it_1763882.jpg) > ““Keep thy own secret, and do not reveal it to any one. He that maketh his secret known is no longer its master. If thy own breast cannot keep thy counsel, how canst thou expect the breast of another to be more faithful?”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## 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 requires personal discipline; revealing it surrenders control and trust. **In simple terms:** Secrets need self‑control; sharing loses power. Key Takeaway Guard your confidences. Themes trust control privacy Mood cautious reflective Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal relationships - conflict resolution - leadership - mental health Key Concepts self‑discipline power dynamics Questions to Reflect On - Do you keep secrets for yourself or others? - What are the risks of revealing private thoughts? 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