Folly consists not in committing Folly, but in being incapable of concealing it. All men make mistakes, but the wise conceal the blunders they have made, while fools make them public. Reputation depends more on what is hidden than on what is seen. If you can’t be good, be careful.Anonymous
About This Quote
If you find yourself in a situation where you feel you are on the verge of making a mistake or bad judgment, keep it to yourself. People will either not take you seriously or they can easily twist your words to make you sound worse than what is actually happening. Keeping a secret is a difficult thing to do especially when it is embarrassing or shameful. It can be even more awkward when someone else finds out about the secret and makes it public for everyone to see.
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