“As it has been said:Love and a coughcannot be concealed.Even a small cough.Even a small love.”
— Anne Sexton
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We often try so hard to guard our hearts, but some feelings are simply too big to keep secret. As Anne Sexton wisely wrote: “As it has been said: Love and a cough cannot be concealed. Even a small cough. Even a small love.” Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you've ever tried to hide your feelings and failed!
About this quote
Anne Sexton’s poignant words remind us of a profound truth about the human experience: the deepest emotions within us cannot be indefinitely hidden, no matter how hard we try to suppress them. Just as a tickle in the throat betrays a cold, a genuine attachment or a blossoming passion inevitably reveals itself through a lingering glance, a sudden smile, or the warmth in our voice. We often spend so much energy guarding our hearts, pretending we are untouched, yet love has a way of leaking out of us in the most beautiful, uncontrollable ways. In the journey of life, this quote serves as gentle life advice to stop hiding our affection and vulnerability. Embracing love—even when it feels small, fragile, or frightening—is what makes us truly alive. Whether it is love for another person, a passion project, or a renewed appreciation for your own existence, let it show. Allow yourself to be seen, because trying to conceal what is genuine is like trying to hold back the dawn; the light will always find a way to break through.
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