Summary
This quote suggests that if we want to master the skill of secrecy, we should first practice it in our own lives. It implies that we should learn to keep our own secrets and safeguard our own privacy before attempting to teach others how to do the same. By understanding the importance and techniques of secrecy on a personal level, we can better convey and impart this knowledge to others if needed. Essentially, we must be able to embody and implement secrecy in our own behavior before trying to teach it to others.