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“From your confessor, lawyer and doctor, hide not your case on no condition. [Is this a way of saying that honesty is the best policy?]” quote by John Harington
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“From your confessor, lawyer and doctor, hide not your case on no condition. [Is this a way of saying that honesty is the best policy?]”

John Harington

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Art of Concealment, 1599

One should not hide legal or medical matters under any condition, implying honesty is essential.

In simple terms: Never conceal important facts.

Key Takeaway

Practice transparency in all matters.

Themes

honesty law medicine integrity

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • legal practice
  • medical consultations
  • personal relationships
  • public policy

Key Concepts

ethical conduct trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is discretion justified?
  • How to balance honesty with confidentiality?
A Different Perspective

Complete openness can risk privacy or safety.

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