“Everyone agrees that a secret should be kept intact, but everyone does not agree as to the nature and importance of secrecy. Too often we consult ourselves as to what we should say, what we should leave unsaid. There are few permanent secrets, and the scruple against revealing them will not last forever.”
Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French author known for his wit and moral maxims. His works delve deeply into the flaws of human nature and the hypocrisy of society. more
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