Difficult Explain Quote by Diana Gabaldon
““It’s … difficult to explain. It’s … it’s like … I think it’s as though everyone has a small place inside themselves, maybe, a private bit that they keep to themselves. It’s like a little fortress, where the most private part of you lives—maybe it’s your soul, maybe just that bit that makes you yourself and not anyone else.” His tongue probed his swollen lip unconsciously as he thought. “You don’t show that bit of yourself to anyone, usually, unless sometimes to someone that ye love greatly.” The hand relaxed, curling around my knee. Jamie’s eyes were closed again, lids sealed against the light. “Now, it’s like … like my own fortress has been blown up with gunpowder—there’s nothing left of it but ashes and a smoking rooftree, and the little naked thing that lived there once is out in the open, squeaking and whimpering in fear, tryin’ to hide itself under a blade of grass or a bit o’ leaf, but … but not … makin’ m-much of a job of it.” His voice broke, and he turned his head so that his face was hidden in my skirt.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: *Outlander* (Season 1, Episode 1), 1991
A person’s deepest self is a private, fragile space that is rarely shown, and when exposed it can feel vulnerable and exposed.
In simple terms: The inner self is a hidden, delicate place that’s hard to reveal.
Key Takeaway
Protect and cherish your inner self, sharing it only with trusted love.
Themes
vulnerability
intimacy
identity
trust
Mood
reflective
intimate
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- intimate relationships
- personal growth
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
selfhood
psychology
emotional exposure
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself do you keep hidden?
- How can you safely share your inner self with others?
A Different Perspective
Opening up can lead to emotional pain or loss of privacy if not reciprocated.
