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“But those two circles, above all the point at which they touched, are the very thing I am mourning for, homesick for, famished for. You tell me 'she goes on.' But my heart and body are crying out, come back, come back. Be a circle, touching my circle on the plane of Nature. But I know this is…” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““But those two circles, above all the point at which they touched, are the very thing I am mourning for, homesick for, famished for. You tell me 'she goes on.' But my heart and body are crying out, come back, come back. Be a circle, touching my circle on the plane of Nature. But I know this is impossible. I know that the thing I want is exactly the thing I can never get.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A longing for an impossible, perfect connection creates deep sorrow and yearning.

In simple terms: Missing a perfect bond hurts.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection and cherish what is.

Themes

longing loss unattainable love

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spiritual quests
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

existential yearning spiritual longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this yearning reveal about your values?
  • How can you find fulfillment without perfection?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing the impossible can hinder real connections.

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