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You have been with me, as close as the tips of my fingers…

“You have been with me, as close as the tips of my fingers, even when we were years and seas apart. Your being was like the hum of a plucked string at the edge of my hearing, or a scent carried on a breeze. Did not you feel it so?” quote by Robin Hobb
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““You have been with me, as close as the tips of my fingers, even when we were years and seas apart. Your being was like the hum of a plucked string at the edge of my hearing, or a scent carried on a breeze. Did not you feel it so?””

Robin Hobb

About This Quote

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

The passage describes a deep, almost metaphysical connection that persists despite distance, likened to subtle sensory experiences.

In simple terms: A strong bond feels like a faint, constant presence.

Key Takeaway

Value enduring connections.

Themes

connection distance intimacy metaphor

Mood

nostalgic poetic

Type

emotional literary

When to use this quote

  • maintaining friendships
  • nurturing long‑term bonds
  • recognizing subtle signs of love

Key Concepts

emotional resonance spiritual intimacy long‑distance relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What subtle signs reveal a lasting bond?
  • How do you sustain intimacy across distance?
A Different Perspective

Such bonds may be idealized or unreciprocated.

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