The king shall singly deliberate over secret matters; for ministers have their own ministers, and these latter some of their own; this kind of successive line of ministers tends to the disclosure of counsels.
The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.
Those base men who speak of the secret faults of others destroy themselves like serpents that stray onto anthills.
Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.