There must always be things that he could not force himself to disclose-follies, indiscretions, perhaps the grievous mistakes which he himself wants to forget, knowing that improvement lies in determination for better conduct, and not in brooding on past failure.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
His indiscretions were such that his identity might very easily leak out, and the truth concerning his absence would quickly reach the Emperor's ears.
"The Secrets of Potsdam"
William Le Queux
Poor fellow, he is suffering severely from the memory of these early indiscretions, and I see that nothing but a speedy settlement of his difficulties will ever restore him to his wonted spirits.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever