“No one ever keeps a secret so well as a child ”
— Victor Hugo
Simplified Meaning:
Children are often really good at keeping secrets because they don’t fully understand the value of the information they hold. Imagine telling a young kid a surprise plan for their own birthday party. The child might not tell others because they don’t grasp all the excitement that comes with sharing secret news. Unlike adults, who might feel a strong urge to share juicy details with someone else, kids usually let things stay as they are, without feeling the pressure to talk about it. Therefore, if you entrust a secret to a child, it’s likely to stay safe because they simply focus on other things. This can teach us that sometimes, the best way to keep something private is to treat it with the innocent simplicity of a child, not overthinking or being tempted to share it with others. So, if you want to keep a secret safe, try to adopt a child's carefree attitude—don’t stress about it, and just let it be.
