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Quiet Quote by Ashley Jeffery

“The silence joined the words we always left unspoken. Circling around and around until I was sure, the quiet would slice me open".-Lo Preston-The Wild Hunt” quote by Ashley Jeffery
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““The silence joined the words we always left unspoken. Circling around and around until I was sure, the quiet would slice me open".-Lo Preston-The Wild Hunt””

Ashley Jeffery

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Wild Hunt by Lo Preston, 2020

Unspoken words create a lingering silence that feels oppressive, eventually breaking the speaker.

In simple terms: Silence can be painful.

Key Takeaway

Address hidden feelings before they fester.

Themes

communication silence emotional pain

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • therapy
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

psychology interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How does silence affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Silence may also protect privacy; not all unspoken words need expression.

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