Quote by Emil M. Cioran
““When we have committed the folly of confiding a secret to someone, the only way of being sure he will keep it to himself is to kill him on the spot.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Temptation to Exist” (1936)
Trusting others with secrets is risky; only extreme measures guarantee silence.
In simple terms: Secrets are unsafe.
Guard secrets wisely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- personal relationships
- legal matters
- intelligence work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is absolute secrecy possible?
- What ethical alternatives exist?
Violence is not a practical solution.