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Exploding Quotes

On feelings too big to contain.

These exploding quotes capture intensity at its most extreme, from love compared to a willingly lit cigar to a performer's onstage energy. For more, see Caroline Shaw.

My father died in my arms. That's tumult. That's everything exploding.

Quotes by Richard Ford

Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke.

Quotes by Lynda Barry

When I come onstage, I'm exploding.

Quotes by Dick Dale

Frequently Asked Questions

What emotions do these exploding quotes describe?
They cover love, grief, and raw stage energy, all framed through the same image of something suddenly bursting outward.
Why compare love to something that detonates?
The image suggests love is knowingly risky yet still willingly chosen, much like lighting something bound to go off.
Is one of these quotes about losing a parent?
Yes, it recalls a father's death as an overwhelming moment, with everything feeling like it detonated at once.
Does exploding describe a performer's energy here too?
One quote uses it to capture the intensity a performer brings the moment they step onstage.
Where can I find quotes about tracking success or rankings?
For related reading, see Ramon Rodriguez.

One line also uses the word for grief, describing a father's death as a moment where everything seemed to detonate at once. Continue with Charts or Apolo Ohno.