Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.
Concealing what is shameful to you will never lead to anything of value.
Though we take from a covetous man all his treasure, he has yet one jewel left; you cannot bereave him of his covetousness.
Since knowledge is but sorrow's spy, It is not safe to know.
Seek not to know what must not be reveal, for joy only flows where fate is most concealed. A busy person would find their sorrows much more; if future fortunes were known before!
The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.
A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.
Secrecy is the element of all goodness; even virtue, even beauty is mysterious.
To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.
Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed.