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“Braven Tooth, you remember the last time I played-' 'That was the last time?' 'It was, and there's been a lot who've fallen since then. Friends. People we grew to love, and now miss, like holes in the heart.' He drew a deep breath, then continued, 'It's been waiting, inside, for a long time. So…” quote by Steven Erikson
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““Braven Tooth, you remember the last time I played-' 'That was the last time?' 'It was, and there's been a lot who've fallen since then. Friends. People we grew to love, and now miss, like holes in the heart.' He drew a deep breath, then continued, 'It's been waiting, inside, for a long time. So, my old, old friends, let's hear some names.””

Steven Erikson

About This Quote

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

Friends lost over time leave emotional voids; remembering them can be a painful yet necessary process of honoring their impact.

In simple terms: Remembering lost friends creates pain and healing.

Key Takeaway

Honor memories while moving forward.

Themes

loss memory healing

Mood

somber reflective

Type

narrative emotional

When to use this quote

  • memorial services
  • personal journaling
  • support groups
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

grief nostalgia legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What names do you carry?
  • How does remembering aid healing?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize grief.

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