There are many things in your heart you can never tell to another person. They are you, your private joys and sorrows, and you can never tell them. You cheapen yourself, the inside of yourself, when you tell them.

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain experiences, emotions, and thoughts that are deeply personal and intimate to an individual. Revealing them to others can diminish their value. It argues that some things are meant to be kept hidden within our hearts, as sharing them may somehow diminish their significance or make us vulnerable.

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