Mohsin HamidI have this thing about friends and secrets. Sometimes when I meet a person I like, I tell them a secret they don't know me well enough to be told. It lets me judge their potential as a friend.
About This Quote
This quote expresses how one can judge the trustworthiness of a person by the trust they place in them. The person who trusts others with their secrets is more likely to be trustworthy than someone who does not. If you are looking for true friendship, then it is important to be willing to reveal your secrets to another person.
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