Quote by Stephen King

The most important things are the hardest to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them -- words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they're brought out. But it's more than that, isn't it? The most important things lie too close to wherever your secret heart is buried, like landmarks to a treasure your enemies would love to steal away. And you may make revelations that cost you dearly only to have people look at you in a funny way, not understanding what you've said at all, or why you thought it was so important that you almost cried while you were saying it. That's the worst, I think. When the secret stays locked within not for want of a tellar but for want of an understanding ear.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difficulty of expressing the most crucial emotions and thoughts. These important things are often kept hidden due to the fear of being judged or misunderstood. It suggests that words can never fully capture the depth or magnitude of what is felt or imagined in one's mind. Revealing these hidden truths may come at a great personal cost, as others may not grasp their significance or respond with empathy. The quote highlights the longing for someone who can truly understand and appreciate these secret revelations, and the pain that arises when such an understanding ear is absent.