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“Might as well tell you. In that shop we were in, they had this shelf with loads of records and tapes. So I was looking for the one you lost that time. Do you remember, Kath? I never told you at the time, but I tried really hard to find it. I remember looking for ages. And when it looked in the end…” quote by Kazuo Ishiguro
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““Might as well tell you. In that shop we were in, they had this shelf with loads of records and tapes. So I was looking for the one you lost that time. Do you remember, Kath? I never told you at the time, but I tried really hard to find it. I remember looking for ages. And when it looked in the end like it wasn't going to turn up, I just said to myself, one day I'll go to Norfolk and I'll find it there for her.””

Kazuo Ishiguro

About This Quote

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

A narrator recalls a promise to find a lost record, symbolizing dedication to a loved one.

In simple terms: Keeping a promise to find something important for someone.

Key Takeaway

Persist in searching for what matters to loved ones.

Themes

commitment memory search

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • searching for lost items
  • reconnecting with old friends
  • fuliving promises

Key Concepts

loyalty nostalgia determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to keep searching for something lost?
  • When does persistence become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Obsession may lead to neglect of present duties.

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