Time Quote by A.S. Byatt
““There was a moment during this time, when his face was on hers, cheek on cheek, brow on brow, heavy skull on skull, through soft skin and softer flesh. He thought: skulls separate people. In this one sense, I could say, they would say, I lose myself in her. But in that bone box, she thinks and thinks, as I think in mine, things the other won't hear, can't hear, though we go on like this for sixty years. What does she think I am? He had no idea. He had no idea what she was.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Possession by A.S. Byatt, 1990
A deep, intimate connection blurs identity, yet the inner thoughts remain unknowable, highlighting the mystery of truly knowing another.
In simple terms: Intimacy can merge selves but inner thoughts stay hidden.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery, cherish connection.
Themes
intimacy
identity
communication
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long marriage
- close friendships
- shared living
- emotional intimacy
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of a partner remain unknowable?
- How does mystery affect love?
A Different Perspective
Even close proximity cannot fully reveal another's inner world.
