I drifted for what felt like hours. Neither of us spoke; we knew better. Peace like this came rarely and was as fragile as a child's smile.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Silent peace is rare and easily broken.
- In plain terms
- Quiet moments together are few and fragile.
- What can you take from it?
- Value peace when it arrives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How fragile is your calm?
Another view
It assumes silence always equals peace.
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