He looked at me intently, from what seemed behind the veil of a grave experience. Then slowly and prophetically, he said the scariest thing I'd ever heard: "Because the answer to a heartfelt question, Jack, will always break your heart.

Thomas H. Cook
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The man I am speaking to, whom I have just met for the first time, is Jimmy Hopkins. The way he said this was so different than the way I usually speak. His voice was soft and quiet. He takes his time in speaking.

He's careful to be honest, but never revealing too much information. He's honest enough that he doesn't feel the need to talk about himself, even though he does. The way he said it was so different than the way I usually speak that it felt like he could read my mind.

There was something about his words that made me wonder if he was psychic or something because his answer seemed to break my heart in two.

Source: Master Of The Delta

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