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Every poor lady that came to me, that touched my hand…

“Every poor lady that came to me, that touched my hand, that drew a small part of my spirit from me to her—they were only shadows. Aurora, they were shadows of you! I was only seeking you out, as you were seeking me. You were seeking me, your own affinity. And if you let them keep me from you now…” quote by Sarah Waters
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““Every poor lady that came to me, that touched my hand, that drew a small part of my spirit from me to her—they were only shadows. Aurora, they were shadows of you! I was only seeking you out, as you were seeking me. You were seeking me, your own affinity. And if you let them keep me from you now, I think we shall die!””

Sarah Waters

About This Quote

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

Intimate connections transcend physical encounters; seeking true soul mates.

In simple terms: Seek deep bonds.

Key Takeaway

Pursue authentic love.

Themes

love spirituality loss

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

soul connection emotional intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your soul seek?
  • How do you differentiate longing from love?
A Different Perspective

Idealized love may overlook practical realities.

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