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I want to hold you hard to me and kiss you, and never let…

“I want to hold you hard to me and kiss you, and never let you go. I want to take you to my bed and use you like a whore, 'til I forget that I exist. And I want to put my head in your lap and weep like a child." The mouth turned up at one corner, and a blue eye opened slitwise. "Unfortunately," he…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““I want to hold you hard to me and kiss you, and never let you go. I want to take you to my bed and use you like a whore, 'til I forget that I exist. And I want to put my head in your lap and weep like a child." The mouth turned up at one corner, and a blue eye opened slitwise. "Unfortunately," he said, "I can't do any but the last of those without fainting or being sick again.””

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

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

Describes a character’s conflicted desire for intimacy and emotional connection, limited by physical constraints.

In simple terms: He wants deep intimacy but is physically limited.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits in relationships.

Themes

intimacy physical limitation emotional need

Mood

somber conflicted

Type

narrative character study

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationship
  • health issues
  • emotional support

Key Concepts

Human desire bodily constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to express love when physical intimacy is restricted?
  • What non‑physical ways can deepen connection?
A Different Perspective

Physical limits may cause frustration.

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