Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
For secrets are edged tools, And must be kept from children and from fools.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Secrets can be dangerous and should only be entrusted to those who can handle them responsibly.
This quote by John Dryden suggests that secrets have the potential to cause harm, much like sharp tools. It emphasizes the importance of discerning who is worthy of such knowledge, implying that naive or foolish individuals may misuse sensitive information, leading to negative consequences.
Themes
SecretsWisdomTrustKnowledgeDanger
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of discretion in handling sensitive information.
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