I think a story should take as long to tell as it is appropriate to that particular story.
Frank DarabontThe unrequited love of ones' only living offspring has its own particular slow acid burn
David NichollsYou never know when something's going to hit you in a particular way and just knock you loose.
Elizabeth EdwardsEnvy is never general, but always very particular - at least envy of the kind one feels strongly.
Joseph Epstein