The same words conceal and declare the thoughts of men.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
One great use of words is to hide our thoughts.
Speech was given to the ordinary sort or men, whereby to communicate their mind; but to wise men, whereby to conceal it.
The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
Words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within.
Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.
Men would live exceedingly quiet if these two words, mine and thine, were taken away.
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
Words were not given to man in order to conceal his thoughts.
Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.