Quote by Virginia Woolf

Never let anybody guess that you have a mind of your own. Above all be pure

Never let anybody guess that you have a mind of your own. Ab

Summary

This quote suggests the importance of maintaining a subtle and mysterious demeanor, hiding one's thoughts and opinions from others. It emphasizes the need to avoid revealing one's independent thinking and instead maintaining a faÃ§ade of purity. The underlying message could be to exercise caution in expressing oneself openly, perhaps to avoid confrontation or criticism, and instead projecting a sense of innocence or conformity to fit societal expectations.

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