“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.”
What this quote means
This paradoxical maxim reveals that the best-kept secrets are those we strive to forget ourselves, because they weigh so heavily. But can we truly hide something from ourselves? Assange points to the absurdity of total concealment. It evokes the mental burden of secrecy and the temptation of self-deception. An invitation to question what we choose not to see, and to lighten that weight through truth.
How to apply it daily
Identify a secret or truth you are avoiding, and share it with a trusted person to lighten your mental load.
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