To keep oneself to oneself

[Ngkhacphuoc]

Please explain this sentence : " I believe in keeping myself to myself" in the short story SIT IN THE SUN by Joanna Leyland. Thank a lot for your help.

[Pheebs]

Originally Posted by Ngkhacphuoc

Please explain this sentence : " I believe in keeping myself to myself" in the short story SIT IN THE SUN by Joanna Leyland. Thank a lot for your help.

I've never read the story, but I would interpret it as meaning that I don't tell anyone much about myself, I keep it to myself.
Does that make sense to you?

[Ngkhacphuoc]

Thank you so much. I think that is what the author means to say.