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Literary
July 4, 1810
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A short essay on the essential role of secrecy in preserving friendship and social harmony, portraying secret-revealers as outcasts even among criminals.
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Literary Miscellany.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MISCELLANEA--NO. XXI.
SECRECY.
The power of retaining secrets is a qualification highly requisite for every person to possess. Without this, friendship cannot exist, nor the satisfaction resulting from confidential intercourse be enjoyed. The bands of social harmony are dissolved, and contention and distrust assume a disagreeable predominance.
The revealer of secrets is shunned by the most abandoned of mankind as a dangerous character to associate with. Even the thief and robber banish him from their society.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MISCELLANEA--NO. XXI.
SECRECY.
The power of retaining secrets is a qualification highly requisite for every person to possess. Without this, friendship cannot exist, nor the satisfaction resulting from confidential intercourse be enjoyed. The bands of social harmony are dissolved, and contention and distrust assume a disagreeable predominance.
The revealer of secrets is shunned by the most abandoned of mankind as a dangerous character to associate with. Even the thief and robber banish him from their society.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Friendship
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Secrecy
Friendship
Trust
Social Harmony
Moral Qualification
Literary Details
Title
Miscellanea No. Xxi. Secrecy.
Subject
On The Importance Of Secrecy In Friendship And Society
Key Lines
The Power Of Retaining Secrets Is A Qualification Highly Requisite For Every Person To Possess.
Without This, Friendship Cannot Exist, Nor The Satisfaction Resulting From Confidential Intercourse Be Enjoyed.
The Revealer Of Secrets Is Shunned By The Most Abandoned Of Mankind As A Dangerous Character To Associate With.