What does the following Thomas Hardy quote mean? "A lover without indescretion is no lover at all."

The quote is from a novel titled The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardy, published in 1876.

Asked by wolffpak on 06 Oct 03:30

Last updated by Cat on 06 Apr 03:36

Answered by Cat on 06 Apr 03:36

I thinkthis has to do withthe reckless nature of passion being part of what being a lover is about.