Bigs Quote by Haruki Murakami
“So this was how secrets got started, I thought to myself. People constructed them little by little. I had not intended to keep May Kasahara a secret from Kumiko. My relationship with her was not that big a deal, finally: whether I mentioned it or not was of no consequence. Once it had flown down a certain delicate channel, however, it had become cloaked in the opacity of secretiveness, whatever my original "intention" had have been.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami, 2002
Secrets spread unintentionally when small details accumulate, creating a hidden layer beyond original intent.
In simple terms: Secrets grow when small bits add up.
Key Takeaway
Be mindful of how information spreads.
Themes
secrecy
communication
intentionality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- online privacy
- workplace gossip
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology
information theory
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you control the flow of personal information?
- What safeguards can prevent unintended secrecy?
A Different Perspective
Intentions can be overridden by the way information is shared.
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