And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unexpressed words can hold significant value and meaning.
This quote by Orson Scott Card highlights the importance of the thoughts and feelings we choose not to express. It suggests that there is a depth to our internal dialogues, and the things left unspoken can still have a profound impact on our lives and relationships.
Themes
UnspokenWordsThoughtsCommunicationValue
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech about the value of introspection.
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