SECRETS “If you would wish another to keep your secret, first keep it yourself.” — Seneca, circa A.D. 60 In general . . . one of the surest signs of social maturity is the ability to keep confidential matters to one’s self, remembering Jean Paul Richter’s warning, “Whoever lets go the smallest part of a …

The whole matter of apologies is confused by . . . popular but essentially senseless maxims. . . . the sweeping “Never apologize and never explain,” is an absurd policy for anyone to follow — unless it be the person with the unfortunate habit of apologizing constantly for everything . . . In essence, he …