close to the vest

This quote courtesy of William Gibson, in his book Spook Country:

"The holding of knowledge in dignified privacy helps ensure desired results."

As succinctly put as I've ever heard it, and a reminder of a lesson I learned a long long time ago. one that I needed to be reminded of. Sometimes even the purest and simplest of truths can over-complicate an issue. The readiness and skill of the receiver is as important as the willingness and deftness of the giver.

Musings from an aftermath, I suppose.