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Indulgence Quote by Daphne du Maurier

“…but in future keep the things that hurt to myself alone. They can be my secret indulgence.” quote by Daphne du Maurier
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““…but in future keep the things that hurt to myself alone. They can be my secret indulgence.””

Daphne du Maurier

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Rebecca”, 1938 (paraphrased line)

Future pain should be kept private, becoming a secret personal indulgence.

In simple terms: Keep future hurt to yourself.

Key Takeaway

Guard personal pain.

Themes

privacy self-protection secrecy

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

psychological literary

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • writing
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

emotional coping personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why hide personal suffering?
  • What are healthy ways to process pain?
A Different Perspective

Suppressing pain can lead to isolation.

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