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Confide Quote by Anton Chekhov

“there are things in life which one can confide in one person only, whom one trusts. It is because of this that I write to my mother without the knowl- edge of the others, for whom my secrets are quite uninteresting, or, rather, . unnecessary.” quote by Anton Chekhov
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““there are things in life which one can confide in one person only, whom one trusts. It is because of this that I write to my mother without the knowl- edge of the others, for whom my secrets are quite uninteresting, or, rather, . unnecessary.””

Anton Chekhov

About This Quote

The quote expresses that deep personal confidences are shared only with trusted individuals, like a mother, because others find them uninteresting or unnecessary.

In simple terms: Secrets are shared only with trusted loved.

Key Takeaway

Confide only in those you trust.

Themes

trust secrecy family

Mood

intimate thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family counseling
  • friendship
  • therapy
  • personal journals
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is your trusted confidant?
  • When should you keep a secret to yourself?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone will understand or value your secrets.

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