The external life as we see it should rather be given, and about as much of the motives and springs of action as an intelligent man with good opportunity could discover.

We don't want to be told all.

We do not know all about those we live with, and always have lived with.

If ever I took to writing fiction I should not pretend to know all about my characters.
The author's world appears small if he makes it manifest that he reigns there.

I don't understand myself thoroughly.