Books Quote by Dean Koontz
““Nowhere can a secret keep Always secret, dark and deep, Half so well as in the past, Buried deep to last, to last. Keep it in your own dark heart. Otherwise the rumors start. After many years have buried Secrets over which you worried, No confidant can then betray All the words you didn't say. Only you can then exhume Secrets safe within the tomb Of memory, of memory, Within the tomb of memory. -The Book of Counted Sorrows””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Counted Sorrows, 1997
Unspoken secrets linger in memory, hidden until we confront them, preventing rumors and inner turmoil.
In simple terms: Secrets stay hidden in memory unless faced.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden feelings to avoid lingering doubt.
Themes
memory
secrets
inner conflict
trust
rumors
Mood
reflective
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
- writing
- conflict resolution
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
repression
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets are you keeping that affect you?
- How might confronting them change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Memory can distort truth, making it hard to retrieve accurate details later.
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