Quote by Shannon Hale

“...the hardest word to swallow is almost.”

— R. YS Perez

“She read the words over aloud. They sounded like words that came in a can; the freshness was cooked out of them.”

— Betty Smith

“It seems to me, that if there is a bad taste in your mouth, you spit it out. You don't constantly swallow it back.”

— Steven Knight

“Home. The word circled comfortably in my mouth like bubble gum, swished around sweetly soft and satisfying. Home. Try saying it aloud to yourself.…

— Sol Luckman

“Your skills are adequate, though you would be better served by keeping your mouth closed unless it’s being used to please or swallow.”

— Judith James

“The words hurt my throat a little – probably because I was swallowing my pride, and it didn’t taste so great.”

— Emma Winters

“Fine. Such a stupid word really. It feels empty and weightless. It’s the kind of word you use to hide the truth.”

— Krista Ritchie

“he appeared to be struggling with something trapped in his throat; it turned out to be a word. "thanks," he said.”

— Dorothy Gilman

“It wasn't easy, but she was used to swallowing.”

— Lilith Saintcrow

“Your words are energy. If you don’t speak them, then you will drink them. Swallow that thought, but do not gargle it.
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— Jarod Kintz

“She spoke throught her teeth. "Almost, dear. What were the real words you used? The bad words. It's okay to say them again, just…

— Michael Siemsen

“The words slid fluidly off my tongue, with only an occasional stammer. I could only attribute it to the sweep and flow of water…

— Sue Monk Kidd