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“To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.”

Samuel Johnson

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It's smart to keep your secrets to yourself, but it's unrealistic to think other people will keep them for you. Imagine you tell your friend something very private. You might think they won't share it with anyone, but people often find it hard not to talk about interesting information, even if they don't mean to cause harm. For example, if you tell someone you stole a cookie from the jar, they might share the story with another friend just for fun. To avoid this, it's best not to share secrets if you really want them to remain private. In your life, when you have important or sensitive information, think twice before telling others, because once something is said, you can't control what happens next. This approach can help you avoid problems and keep your private matters safe.

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