Miles away Quote by A.S. King
““It's long past dark, and I don't see anyone walking tonight. Maybe Sundays are off-limits. Maybe my ninja girl even goes to bed and gives her swaying, beautiful hair a break. I wonder where she sneaks off to. I wonder, does she have a secret boyfriend or a favorite place? The ants say: What the hell are you doing to yourself? You'll never see her again. She lives two thousand miles away! Then I think of Granddad and wonder why I dream about a man who is twelve thousand miles away. It makes me ask: Why do I care so much about people who are so far away from me?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Outsider, 2018, Stephen King
The narrator reflects on distant relationships and yearning, questioning why we care deeply for people far away and how that longing shapes identity.
In simple terms: We often care about distant people, prompting introspection about longing and connection.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and understand distant emotional bonds.
Themes
loneliness
longing
identity
distance
relationships
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- long‑distance friendships
- family estrangement
- online communities
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology of attachment
social media influence
memory
dream analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to distant relationships?
- How do you balance caring for far‑away people with self‑care?
A Different Perspective
Emotional distance can cause confusion and unfulfilled desire.
