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“If I knew that today would be the last time I’d see you, I would hug you tight and pray the Lord be the keeper of your soul. If I knew that this would be the last time you pass through this door, I’d embrace you, kiss you, and call you back for one more. If I knew that this would be the last time…” quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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“If I knew that today would be the last time I’d see you, I would hug you tight and pray the Lord be the keeper of your soul. If I knew that this would be the last time you pass through this door, I’d embrace you, kiss you, and call you back for one more. If I knew that this would be the last time I would hear your voice, I’d take hold of each word to be able to hear it over and over again. If I knew this is the last time I see you, I’d tell you I love you, and would not just assume foolishly you know it already.”

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

About This Quote

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

Cherish each moment with loved ones as if it could be the last, expressing love and gratitude fully.

In simple terms: Live as if every goodbye could be final.

Key Takeaway

Show love and appreciation now.

Themes

love mortality presence

Mood

reflective emotional

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • farewells
  • daily interactions

Key Concepts

impermanence emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure you express love before it’s too late?
  • What rituals help you savor moments?
A Different Perspective

May assume love is already known without expression.

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