Love Quote by Wilkie Collins
““Nothing in this world is hidden forever. The gold which has lain for centuries unsuspected in the ground, reveals itself one day on the surface. Sand turns traitor, and betrays the footstep that has passed over it; water gives back to the tell-tale surface the body that has been drowned. Fire itself leaves the confession, in ashes, of the substance consumed in it. Hate breaks its prison-secrecy in the thoughts, through the doorway of the eyes; and Love finds the Judas who betrays it by a kiss. Look where we will, the inevitable law of revelation is one of the laws of nature: the lasting preservation of a secret is a miracle which the world has never yet seen.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, 1868
Hidden truths inevitably surface; nature exposes secrets through decay, fire, water, and human emotion.
In simple terms: Secrets eventually come out.
Key Takeaway
Accept that truth will emerge.
Themes
truth
exposure
nature
justice
humanity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- legal investigations
- personal secrets
- environmental monitoring
Key Concepts
impermanence
inevitability
revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- What secret are you keeping?
- How does this belief affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Not all secrets are revealed quickly; some may stay hidden longer than expected.
