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“To have ye with me again--to talk wi' you--to know I can say anything, not guard my words or hide my thoughts--God, Sassenach," he said, "the Lord knows I am lust-crazed as a lad, and I canna keep my hands from you--or anything else--"he added, wryly," but I would count that all well lost, had I…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““To have ye with me again--to talk wi' you--to know I can say anything, not guard my words or hide my thoughts--God, Sassenach," he said, "the Lord knows I am lust-crazed as a lad, and I canna keep my hands from you--or anything else--"he added, wryly," but I would count that all well lost, had I no more than the pleasure of havin' ye by me, and to tell ye all my heart." … "So tell me all your heart,"I said. "If there's time.””

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 lover expresses yearning to share thoughts freely, valuing emotional intimacy over restraint, even if only briefly.

In simple terms: He wants to speak openly and share his heart.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments of honest connection.

Themes

love communication intimacy desire vulnerability

Mood

longing hopeful intense

Type

romantic dialogue confessional

When to use this quote

  • confession
  • intimate conversation
  • temporary reunions

Key Concepts

romantic yearning emotional honesty passion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance honesty with vulnerability?
  • What prevents you from sharing your true thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Physical distance may limit full expression of feelings.

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