Quote by David Hewson

There are no secrets.' The thing smiled, showing a row of even, childlike teeth. 'None worth keeping. Only the ones you hide from yourself, which are the most damaging and hurtful of all. Truth is truth, and lie is lie. Tell yourself one's the other and all the world turns kilter.

There are no secrets.' The thing smiled, showing a row of ev

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This quote highlights the idea that secrets, when hidden from oneself, can be more detrimental than the secrets we keep from others. It suggests that there are no secrets truly worth keeping, as deceit and self-deception distort the truth. By lying to oneself, the balance of the world is disrupted. The quote emphasizes the importance of embracing truth and being honest with oneself to maintain personal harmony and authenticity.

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Truth Lies Lying To Ourselves

By David Hewson

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