--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is a certain amount which I shan't…" description: "\"“There is a certain amount which I shan't mention publicly,\" Elizabeth said. \"Things about Lucia which I should never dream of stating openly.\" \"Those ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/e-f-benson-29464_gossip_there-is-a-certain-amount-which-i-shan-t_3144163.jpg" --- # There is a certain amount which I shan't mention… ![“There is a certain amount which I shan't mention publicly," Elizabeth said. "Things about Lucia which I should never dream of stating openly." "Those are just the ones I should like to hear about most," said Diva. "Just a few little titbits.” quote by E.F. Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/e-f-benson-29464_gossip_there-is-a-certain-amount-which-i-shan-t_3144163.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/e-f-benson-29464_gossip_there-is-a-certain-amount-which-i-shan-t_3144163.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4de/e-f-benson-29464_gossip_there-is-a-certain-amount-which-i-shan-t_3144163.jpg) > ““There is a certain amount which I shan't mention publicly," Elizabeth said. "Things about Lucia which I should never dream of stating openly." "Those are just the ones I should like to hear about most," said Diva. "Just a few little titbits.”” [E.F. Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/e-f-benson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A dialogue hinting at secretive, possibly scandalous, details that are tantalizing yet withheld. **In simple terms:** Hidden gossip is hinted at but not revealed. Key Takeaway Consider the value of discretion versus curiosity. Themes secrecy gossip social dynamics Mood cautious intrigued Type dramatic conversational When to use this quote - social gatherings - family conversations - media interviews Key Concepts literary dialogue implied scandal Questions to Reflect On - What are the consequences of revealing such secrets? A Different Perspective Might the omission fuel speculation? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Gossip](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/gossip/) [Humour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humour/) ## Related quotes > [I never said most of the things I said.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yogi-berra/i-never-said-most-of-the-things-i-said/) [Yogi Berra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yogi-berra/) > [My mother only ever said two things. 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