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by AntigoneRising on February 6th, 2007

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Nietzsche said, "Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself." Do you agree or disagree, and why?

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  • by JAMMco... its complicated... on February 6th, 2007

    JAMMco... its complicated...

    I agree, because if you talk about yourself, you only let people know what you want them to know. You are shielding yourself by pretending to expose yourself.

    Controlling the conversation, and the flow of information.

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  • by debodun on May 31st, 2009

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    Yes - it's "smoke and mirrors" in the modern vernacular.

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  • by jls on May 31st, 2009

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    That really hurt my head, like that time I hurt my head. See I can do it too.

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  • by Bookworm on May 31st, 2009

    Bookworm

    Yes. If you try to convince people of who and what you are by your words rather than your actions, you may be trying to conceal your true intentions.

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  • by Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy on September 3rd, 2008

    Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy

    it can be if that is the intent. but with effort i believe one can be completely open honest to oneself and others when communicating. it is a choice.

    talking about oneself is an important method of self exploration, even if one is concealing something in the process. isnt that a good realization to have, that you feel the need to hide something? why are you doing it?

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  • by philosopher-saint on August 11th, 2008

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    Ever listen to a politician?! ;-)

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  • by Factotum on May 31st, 2009

    Factotum

    It sounds right to me, it's like you paint a picture of yourself and hide behind the picture.

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  • by Hens on May 31st, 2009

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    Agree

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