Emily-dickinson Quote by Emily Dickinson
““I have not told my garden yet, Lest that should conquer me; I have not quite the strength now To break it to the bee. I will not name it in the street, For shops would stare, that I, So shy, so very ignorant, Should have the face to die. The hillsides must not know it, Where I have rambled so, Nor tell the loving forests The day that I shall go, Nor lisp it at the table, Nor heedless by the way Hint that within the riddle One will walk to-day!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, 1890
The speaker fears revealing personal secrets, worrying that exposure will lead to judgment or loss of self.
In simple terms: Fear of being judged if secrets revealed.
Key Takeaway
Guard your inner truths.
Themes
privacy
vulnerability
self‑acceptance
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- social interaction
- creative writing
- mental health
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existential anxiety
identity
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you keeping hidden?
- How might vulnerability change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Revealing too much can also bring connection and relief.
