#Holding Back
Quotes about holding-back
In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, "holding back" represents a complex interplay of restraint, fear, and self-preservation. It is a theme that resonates deeply with many, as it touches upon the universal experience of hesitating to express one's true feelings or desires. Whether it's the fear of vulnerability, the anticipation of rejection, or the uncertainty of the unknown, holding back is a common thread that weaves through the fabric of our lives. People are drawn to quotes about this topic because they often encapsulate the internal struggle between the heart and the mind, offering a mirror to our own experiences. These quotes provide solace and understanding, reminding us that we are not alone in our hesitations. They encourage introspection and inspire courage, urging us to break free from the chains of self-doubt and embrace authenticity. In a world where the pressure to conform is immense, quotes about holding back serve as gentle nudges towards self-discovery and personal growth, inviting us to explore the depths of our emotions and the possibilities that lie beyond our fears.
At some point I believe one has to stop holding back for fear of alienating some imaginary reader or real relative or friend, and come out with personal truth.
Why are you stingy with yourselves? Why are you holding back? What are you saving for—for another time? There are no other times. There is only now. Right now.
People don't tell others when they lose interest, just like they don't tell others when they love them. And then they wonder why they are so unhappy.
She felt it all right at the back of her throat, like a bomb – or a tiger – sitting on the base of her tongue. Keeping it in made her eyes water.
She wasn’t crying at all. This was what scared him the most. Where had she locked up the things he’d seen her feeling that day when she heard? She wasn’t that big a girl to hold all of it—to hold her brother’s life and his death inside of her. To hold all his long-limbed raging tidal motion and all the loss of that.
Tell me I’m crazy for thinking you’re holding back from me as much as I’m hiding you.
Ares’s power was causing my anger. He’d love it if I attacked. I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction.
