Quote by George Orwell

If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.


If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from you

Summary

This quote by George Orwell suggests that in order to truly keep a secret, one must not only keep it hidden from others but also hide it from their own consciousness. It implies that our own thoughts and desires can potentially give away the secret unintentionally if we are not vigilant. To ensure absolute secrecy, one must suppress any realization or acknowledgement of the secret within themselves. This quote emphasizes the power and vulnerability of the human mind when it comes to guarding and concealing information.

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Secrets
By George Orwell
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