Quote by John F. Kennedy

The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings.

The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open soci

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This quote emphasizes the inherent aversion within a free and open society towards secrecy. It expresses the belief that secrecy is incompatible with the principles of transparency and democracy. It condemns not only secret societies but also the idea of any actions or proceedings that are conducted in secret. The quote suggests that a society built on openness should embrace and prioritize the sharing of information, rejecting anything that is hidden or shrouded in secrecy.

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