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“I'm not really good at keeping my own secrets. I can keep other people's secrets pretty well. Unless they're really good and people deserve to hear them. And I'll disseminate the information accordingly.” quote by John Mayer
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“I'm not really good at keeping my own secrets. I can keep other people's secrets pretty well. Unless they're really good and people deserve to hear them. And I'll disseminate the information accordingly.”

John Mayer

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal Secrets and Trust, 2015 magazine

I keep others’ secrets well, but struggle with my own; I share secrets when deserved.

In simple terms: I’m better at protecting others’ secrets than my own.

Key Takeaway

Guard personal privacy more carefully.

Themes

trust secrecy integrity relationships ethics

Mood

introspective candid

Type

personal ethical

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • confidences
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

personal privacy ethical disclosure

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you reveal a secret?
  • How to protect your own privacy?
A Different Perspective

Self‑disclosure can damage trust if mishandled.

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