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“He has, like me, a sense of smell. I let him inhale me, then I slip away.” quote by Anais Nin
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“He has, like me, a sense of smell. I let him inhale me, then I slip away.”

Anais Nin

About This Quote

Source Diary: Personal Journal, 1934

Intimacy can be used as an escape, allowing one to vanish after being truly known.

In simple terms: Intimacy enables escape and disappearance.

Key Takeaway

Use closeness to find freedom.

Themes

intimacy escape identity relationships

Mood

intimate thoughtful

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • confessional therapy
  • artistic expression
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology self‑discovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you slip away after intimacy?
  • What does “inhale” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Escaping may hinder genuine connection.

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