Oh, absolutely—sometimes the blank space feels like a quiet promise, like the story is holding its breath before the next line. It's the pause that lets us taste the words that will come. I like to think of it as the library's breathing room, where the silence is as important as the ink.

You're right—those little breaths between words are like the library’s quiet corners where meaning settles. Think of a sentence as a line of books; a pause lets you catch your breath and realize the next title is worth the wait. Even Hemingway once said, “The world is full of clichés, but a well‑placed pause can turn them into gems.” So next time you read, listen for the silence; it often carries the weight you’re looking for.