Crazy Quote by Roger Bacon
“A man is crazy who writes a secret in any other way than one which will conceal it from the vulgar.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Opus Majus by Roger Bacon, 1267
Writing a secret in a way that others can decipher defeats its purpose; true secrecy requires concealment from the unrefined.
In simple terms: Secrets must be hidden from the unrefined.
Key Takeaway
Hide secrets from those who cannot appreciate them.
Themes
secrecy
communication
class
knowledge
privacy
philosophy
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- personal diaries
- confidential business plans
Key Concepts
cryptography
social hierarchy
information theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure a secret stays hidden?
- What defines a 'vulgar' audience?
A Different Perspective
Even concealed secrets can be exposed by careless handling.
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