Words are like eggs dropped from great heights; you can no more call them back than ignore the mess they leave when they fall.

The simile compares spoken words to fragile objects released from a height: once uttered, they fall into the world with irreversible consequences. Like an egg that cannot be un-dropped, language cannot be retrieved or made harmless after the fact; even if intentions were benign, impact can be messy and lasting. The image emphasizes responsibility in speech—especially in moments of anger, confession, or judgment—because apologies may acknowledge harm but cannot restore the pre-said state. It also suggests that listeners cannot simply “ignore” what has been said; words create residue in relationships and memory that must be dealt with rather than wished away.