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I know I had it - I could feel it, the way you feel blood…

“I know I had it - I could feel it, the way you feel blood in your veins - and now I reach for it and reach for it, and it isn't there.” quote by Richard Yates
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““I know I had it - I could feel it, the way you feel blood in your veins - and now I reach for it and reach for it, and it isn't there.””

Richard Yates

About This Quote

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

The speaker feels an intense, elusive desire that remains unattainable despite effort.

In simple terms: Desire can feel tangible yet stay out of reach.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty when goals slip away.

Themes

desire frustration illusion

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • career ambition
  • personal relationships
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

unattainable goals emotional longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you chase that feels just out of reach?
  • How do you cope when expectations aren’t met?
A Different Perspective

Obsessive pursuit may cause distress.

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