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“If I opened my mouth to say a single word, all of the other expired words would have followed and spilled to the ground, as if the string that held them together had snapped.” quote by Kyung-sook Shin
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““If I opened my mouth to say a single word, all of the other expired words would have followed and spilled to the ground, as if the string that held them together had snapped.””

Kyung-sook Shin

About This Quote

Silencing oneself can cause a cascade of lost thoughts, as if the binding thread breaks.

In simple terms: Not speaking can let many ideas disappear.

Key Takeaway

Speak up to preserve your ideas.

Themes

expression communication creativity

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • public speaking
  • team meetings
  • brainstorming

Key Concepts

literature psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideas have you lost by staying quiet?
  • When is silence beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Silence may be protective in some contexts.

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