Judgment Quote by P. Djèlí Clark
![“Usually the secrets we keep deep down, ain't meant to hurt other people [...]. Not saying they won't, but not through intentions. Those deep secrets, we hide away because we're afraid what other people might think. How they might judge us, if they knew. And nobody's judgment we scared of more than…” quote by P. Djèlí Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c34/p-dj-l-clark-267756_judgment_usually-the-secrets-we-keep-deep-down-ai_2916171.jpg)
““Usually the secrets we keep deep down, ain't meant to hurt other people [...]. Not saying they won't, but not through intentions. Those deep secrets, we hide away because we're afraid what other people might think. How they might judge us, if they knew. And nobody's judgment we scared of more than the one we give out hearts to.””
About This Quote
Keeping deep secrets often stems from fear of judgment, not malicious intent, and can harm relationships when hidden.
In simple terms: Secrets hide fear of judgment,
Key Takeaway
Share openly to build trust.
Themes
vulnerability
trust
judgment
self‑acceptance
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- conflict resolution
- team building
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear keeps you silent?
- How could openness improve your connections?
A Different Perspective
Secrets can damage trust if not addressed.
