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[truepenny]

Somewhere in the run of Sandman [ETA: make that Swamp Thing], Cain and/or Abel explains the difference between a mystery and a secret. Can anyone remember where that is? Or did I make it up? (N.b., it is NOT in "The Parliament of Rooks.")

ETA: Found it! Thanks to hhw pointing me at the wikipedia entry.

In Swamp Thing 33, "Abandoned Houses" (collected in Swamp Thing: Love and Death), Cain tells Abby Arcane Cable, "Mysteries are wonders that you can ponder and share. Secrets are a burden to carry alone!" And that's the quote I was looking for.

Many many thanks to everyone who chimed in.

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[kate_nepveu]

There appears to be a list of all character appearances here : http://www.holycow.com/dreaming/lore/sandfaq1.html#1.1 , though either I'm skimming too fast or it's not that reliable.