Dams Quote by Franny Billingsley
“Secrets press inside a person. They press the way water presses at a dam. The secrets and the water, they both want to get out.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Keeper, Franny Billingsley, 2002
Hidden thoughts build pressure like water behind a dam, eventually seeking release.
In simple terms: Secrets build pressure like water behind a dam.
Release hidden feelings before they overflow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- mental health counseling
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt pressure to keep a secret?
- How can you safely express hidden thoughts?
Revealing secrets can harm others if not handled responsibly.