Hide Quote by Jim Crace
“Secrets are like pregnancies hereabouts. You can hide them for a while but then they will start screaming.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost World by Jim Crace, 2000
Secrets inevitably surface; hiding them only delays inevitable exposure.
In simple terms: Secrets will eventually be revealed.
Key Takeaway
Address issues early.
Themes
secrecy
consequences
truth
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- workplace
- politics
- family
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What secrets are you keeping?
- How might revealing a secret change a situation?
A Different Perspective
Some secrets may cause harm if revealed.
