Conceal Quote by Matthew J. Sullivan
““All words are masks, and the lovelier they are, the more they are meant to conceal. —Steven Millhauser, “August Eschenburg””
About This Quote
Beautiful language can hide truth, serving as a disguise for deeper meaning.
In simple terms: Elegant words may conceal reality.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface elegance.
Themes
language
deception
beauty
Mood
cautious
curious
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- reading novels
- political speeches
- advertising
Key Concepts
literary criticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen beautiful words reveal truth?
- How can you discern hidden motives?
A Different Perspective
Beauty can also reveal truth, not just hide it.
![“It is always a poor way of reading the hearts of others to try to conceal our own. [Fr., C'est toujours un mauvais moyen de lire dans le coeur des autres que d'affecter de cacher le sien.]” quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b20/jean-jacques-rousseau-418_conceal_it-is-always-a-poor-way-of-reading-the-h_175274.jpg)
