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“Secrets are inherently selfish. The longer you keep them, the harder it is to put yourself in other people's shoes about them and the more irrational your thinking surrounding it becomes.” quote by James Scott
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“Secrets are inherently selfish. The longer you keep them, the harder it is to put yourself in other people's shoes about them and the more irrational your thinking surrounding it becomes.”

James Scott

About This Quote

Source Book: Unspecified, likely essay or article

Keeping secrets makes it harder to empathize and leads to irrational thinking.

In simple terms: Secrets hinder empathy and rationality.

Key Takeaway

Practice openness to stay rational.

Themes

ethics psychology empathy

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

ethical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

selfinterest cognitivebias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What secrets are you holding that affect your relationships?
  • How does sharing information improve decision‑making?
A Different Perspective

Total secrecy can damage trust and collaboration.

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