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John Dryden2 quotes
Dead men tell no tales. — John Dryden · 1680For secrets are edg'd Tools,
And must be kept from Children and from Fools. — John Dryden · 1667William Shakespeare2 quotes
Though men can cover crimes with bold stern looks,
Poor women's faces are their own faults' books. — William Shakespeare · 1594How hard it is for women to keep counsel! — William Shakespeare · 1599Anton Chekhov1 quote
Everyone has something to hide. — Anton Chekhov · 1904Benjamin Franklin1 quote
Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead. — Benjamin Franklin · 1735Friedrich Schiller1 quote
It is wise to disclose what cannot be concealed. — Friedrich Schiller · 1787George Orwell1 quote
If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself. — George Orwell · 1949Homer1 quote
Therefore don't you be gentle to your wife either. Don't tell her everything you know, but tell her one thing and keep another thing hidden. — Homer · 700 BCJohn Heywood1 quote
Three may keepe counsayle, if two be away. — John Heywood · 1580Kenneth Grahame1 quote
Secrets had an immense attraction to him, because he never could keep one, and he enjoyed the sort of unhallowed thrill he experienced when he went and told another animal, after having faithfully promised not to. — Kenneth Grahame · 1908Roald Dahl1 quote
And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. — Roald Dahl · 1990Tyler Durden1 quote
Gentlemen, welcome to Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. — Tyler Durden · 1999William Congreve1 quote
I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere. — William Congreve · 1695