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All truths are not to be told

Possible interpretation: Some truths are better left unspoken. It is not always necessary to repeat something even though it be true.

Note: tell (verb): communicate information; report ("be told" is passive form of tell)

Quick Quiz:

According to the saying "All truths are not to be told", there are some things that are true that we don't need to
  1. believe
  2. think about
  3. express