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Energy Quote by Leigh Bardugo

“So I'd made my choice. I'd pushed my power down and held it there each day, with all my energy and will, without ever realizing it. I'd used up every bit of myself to keep that secret.” quote by Leigh Bardugo
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““So I'd made my choice. I'd pushed my power down and held it there each day, with all my energy and will, without ever realizing it. I'd used up every bit of myself to keep that secret.””

Leigh Bardugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, 2015

The narrator suppresses personal power daily, draining themselves to keep a hidden truth.

In simple terms: Holding back power exhausts you while protecting a secret.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and release hidden burdens.

Themes

self‑sacrifice secrecy inner strength

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career pressure
  • mental health
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology energy management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What secret are you keeping that drains you?
  • How can you share without losing control?
A Different Perspective

Sustaining secrecy may damage wellbeing and relationships.

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