Quote by William Congreve

I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere.

I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony of a supposed secret being widely known. It suggests that despite efforts to keep certain information hidden or confidential, it has spread to the point where it is openly discussed. The quote implies the pervasiveness of gossip or rumors, indicating that even so-called secrets are difficult to contain and may become common knowledge. It serves as a reminder that information often has a way of leaking out, regardless of intentions to keep it hidden.

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Secrets

By William Congreve

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