The Secret
Examples
The secret of liberty is to enlighten men, as that of tyranny is to keep them in ignorance.
Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations.
The secret to humor is surprise.
The secret of life is not to do what you like, but to like what you do.
If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity.
The secret of an old woman scolding.