“She nods in relief and gives me an awkward hug. It's so rare that I just keep my arms at my side. The important thing is she believes me. If she knew what I was really thinking, it would just make her worry. Saying the right thing is a new skill I'm starting to develop because, growing up, we were told to always tell the truth. It's only recently that I've come to realize that is a lie. People don't want the truth. They want to hear what they want to hear. And sometimes the truth can be dangerous.” ThinkingSilenceSuperpowers Book:I Want Superpowers Source: I Want Superpowers
“He starts walking again toward the school. Part of me wants to ask more but for once I keep my mouth shut. There's safety in silence. Say nothing and you can't say anything wrong.” ThinkingSilenceSuperpowers Book:I Want Superpowers Source: I Want Superpowers