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Healing Quote by Bessel A. van der Kolk

“As long as you keep secrets and suppress information, you are fundamentally at war with yourself.” quote by Bessel A. van der Kolk
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““As long as you keep secrets and suppress information, you are fundamentally at war with yourself.””

Bessel A. van der Kolk

About This Quote

Source Book: The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel A. van der Kolk, 2014

Suppressing truth creates internal conflict, turning self‑knowledge into a battlefield.

In simple terms: Hiding facts fuels inner war.

Key Takeaway

Be honest with yourself.

Themes

self‑awareness psychology conflict

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal reflection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

repression self‑deception inner dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How does secrecy affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be painful and may destabilize identity.

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