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Disadvantage Quote by E.M. Forster

“Secrecy has this disadvantage: we lose the sense of proportion; we cannot tell whether our secret is important or not.” quote by E.M. Forster
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““Secrecy has this disadvantage: we lose the sense of proportion; we cannot tell whether our secret is important or not.””

E.M. Forster

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Passage to India, 1924

Secrecy distorts perspective, making it hard to judge importance.

In simple terms: Secrets skew judgment.

Key Takeaway

Share information responsibly.

Themes

secrecy perception proportion truth

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • government transparency
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

epistemology communication theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is secrecy justified?
  • How can you balance transparency and privacy?
A Different Perspective

Too much openness can breach privacy.

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