Quote by Dinah Mulock

Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are -- chaff and grain together -- certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with the breath of kindness blow the rest away

Oh the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe wi

Summary

This quote emphasizes the deep comfort that comes from being able to fully trust and confide in someone. It highlights the freedom of being with a person with whom one can be open and vulnerable, without the need to second-guess or filter thoughts and words. The use of the imagery of "chaff and grain together" signifies the giving of one's thoughts and emotions in their entirety, without reservation. There is reassurance that this trusted individual will handle them with care, separating what is valuable and retaining it, while compassionately discarding what is unnecessary or detrimental.

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By Dinah Mulock

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