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Margaret Thatcher

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

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Margaret Thatcher is saying that openly showing your emotions or feelings to others can be unwise because it may make you vulnerable. Instead, she suggests keeping your true feelings private, where they can guide your actions without exposing you to potential harm.

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