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“If ye were no longer there—or somewhere—” he said very softly, “then the sun would no longer come up or go down.” He lifted my hand and kissed it, very gently. He laid it, closed around my ring, upon my chest, rose, and left.” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““If ye were no longer there—or somewhere—” he said very softly, “then the sun would no longer come up or go down.” He lifted my hand and kissed it, very gently. He laid it, closed around my ring, upon my chest, rose, and left.””

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.

A tender moment of love is portrayed as a gentle, protective gesture that contrasts with the harshness of the world.

In simple terms: Love is a gentle, protective act.

Key Takeaway

Cherish intimate, caring moments.

Themes

love intimacy protection

Mood

warm hopeful

Type

narrative romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • personal solace

Key Concepts

romanticism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect loved ones?
  • What does tenderness mean in adversity?
A Different Perspective

May idealize romance over reality.

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