Quote by Sigmund Freud

He that has eyes to see and ears to hear may convince himself that no mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; betrayal oozes out of him at every pore.

He that has eyes to see and ears to hear may convince himsel

Summary

This quote suggests that no one can truly keep a secret. Even if one remains silent about information, their body language and behavior will likely reveal the truth. The quote highlights the idea that betrayal is inevitable and that subtle cues leak out from a person, exposing their hidden knowledge. It implies that it is difficult, if not impossible, for anyone to hide their true intentions or conceal confidential information completely.

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Secrets

By Sigmund Freud

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