It was a question of insurmountable proportions. A single word that held every fear he had ever had-and every wish he had ever made on those cursed stars. She needn't say more. In a single syllable, she had said more than he wanted to hear in an entire lifetime.

V.S. Carnes
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When we feel strongly about something, we tend to want to hear or say more than we need to. We may say more than we need to, and sometimes more than is appropriate. But, when we get the best of us and go a little overboard, we can be silly and foolish and call attention to ourselves. If we are standing in line at the grocery store and become frustrated with the wait time or library books that are not available, we could get a bit silly and say something like, “I’ll just get everything at once here!” That would be silly and foolish. However, if the situation were dire enough to cause us to speak exuberantly because of our fear or desire or desperation or longing for what we want or fear may come, only then would it be appropriate.

Source: Sand For Dreams

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