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Goodbye Quote by André Aciman

“But Later! was also a way of avoiding saying goodbye, of making light of all goodbyes. You said Later! not to mean farewell but to say you’d be back in no time. It was the equivalent of his saying “Just a sec” when my mother once asked him to pass the bread and he was busy pulling apart the fish…” quote by André Aciman
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““But Later! was also a way of avoiding saying goodbye, of making light of all goodbyes. You said Later! not to mean farewell but to say you’d be back in no time. It was the equivalent of his saying “Just a sec” when my mother once asked him to pass the bread and he was busy pulling apart the fish bones on his plate. “Just a sec.””

André Aciman

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Call Me By Your Name", 2007

Saying “Later!” is a gentle way to postpone farewells, implying a quick return.

In simple terms: “Later!” softens goodbyes.

Key Takeaway

Use gentle language to ease partings.

Themes

communication farewell comfort

Mood

introspective warm

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • friend gatherings
  • travel departures

Key Concepts

social linguistics emotional coping interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does language affect emotional closure?
  • When is “Later!” appropriate?
A Different Perspective

May create false expectations.

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