It may happen, however, that he falls into despair just for the fact that he has opened his heart to another; it may be that he thinksit would have been infinitely preferable to maintain silence rather than have anyone privy to his secret. There are examples of introverts who are brought to despair precisely because they have acquired a confidant.
-Søren Kierkegaard
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