“He that has eyes to see and ears to hear may convince himself that no mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; betrayal oozes out of him at every pore.”
— Sigmund Freud
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Anyone who pays close attention can tell that a person can't really hide their secrets. Even if someone doesn’t say anything out loud, their actions and behaviors can give them away. Imagine a person trying to lie about something important. They might not say the lie directly, but their nervous habits, like fidgeting or avoiding eye contact, can show they’re hiding something. In history, spies and detectives often looked at body language and small details to uncover the truth. This means that if you're attempting to conceal something, people may still figure it out by your movements and reactions. To live honestly and avoid the stress of being found out, it's better to be open and truthful.
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