“No mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; betrayal oozes out of him at every pore.”
— Sigmund Freud
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When someone tries to keep a secret, it's very hard for them to do it completely. Even if they don't tell anyone directly, other signs can betray that they are hiding something. Imagine if your friend knew a big surprise for your birthday, like a surprise party. Even if they promised not to tell you, their excitement might show in how they act. They might smile too much, avoid certain topics, or slip hints without meaning to. This shows that keeping secrets can be very challenging because our feelings often give us away. To apply this, if you need to keep a secret, be aware that it's not just about not talking but also about controlling your whole behavior.
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Betrayal Body language Dishonesty Human nature Psychology Secrecy Silence Subconscious Truth Unspoken
