Yes, he is right .
He rightly declared that after being in the process for such a log time I cannot disown or claim ignorance. 
I have to own , grow or perish with what I have grown .
Obvious need not be discussed.
Something simply avoided though it is known, is not concealment.
No body wants to discuss his own weaknesses.
Let that be there. That is . let us not discuss that .
Grow more owningly