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“Some people we glimpse as chasms, briefly but deeply, even to the death of us. Others are shallow places you never seem to get across.” quote by Denis Johnson
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““Some people we glimpse as chasms, briefly but deeply, even to the death of us. Others are shallow places you never seem to get across.””

Denis Johnson

About This Quote

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

People can appear as profound or shallow, affecting us deeply or barely.

In simple terms: Some people are deep, others are shallow.

Key Takeaway

Recognize depth in relationships.

Themes

relationships perception depth humanity emotion

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal encounters
  • friendships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

existential psychology literary emotional

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes someone seem deep?
  • How do shallow interactions shape us?
A Different Perspective

Depth is subjective and can change over time.

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