Accounts Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“There are some secrets which do not permit themselves to be told. Men die nightly in their beds, wringing the hands of ghostly confessors, and looking them piteously in the eyes - die with despair of heart and convulsion of throat, on account of the hideousness of mysteries which will not suffer themselves to be revealed. Now and then, alas, the conscience of man takes up a burden so heavy in horror that it can be thrown down only into the grave. And thus the essence of all crime is undivulged.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Mystery of the Unspoken" (fictional)
Secrets that remain hidden cause profound inner torment, shaping human conscience and crime.
In simple terms: Hidden truths cause deep suffering.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of keeping secrets.
Themes
secrecy
guilt
psychology
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal investigations
- mental health
Key Concepts
human conscience
mystery
crime
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets weigh on you?
- When is silence justified?
A Different Perspective
Not all secrets are harmful; some protect.
