Being human Quote by Frederick Buechner
“It is important to tell our secrets too because ... it makes it easier for other people to tell us a secret or two of their own, and exchanges like that have a lot to do with what being a family is all about and what being human is all about.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Sacred Journey”, 1990
Highlights that sharing personal secrets builds mutual trust and defines family bonds.
In simple terms: Sharing secrets strengthens family ties.
Encourage openness to deepen relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- counseling sessions
- friendship circles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets have you shared that deepened a bond?
- How do you balance openness with boundaries?
Oversharing may breach privacy.