Want Quote by André Aciman
““Did I want to be like him? Did I want to be him? Or did I just want to have him?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Call Me By Your Name, 2007
Explores identity confusion and longing when confronting a role model or loved one.
In simple terms: Questioning desire to emulate or possess someone.
Key Takeaway
Examine why you seek to become or own another.
Themes
identity
longing
role models
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- coaching
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology of desire
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek to become them or simply to hold them close?
- What does "having" someone truly mean?
A Different Perspective
May conflate admiration with possession.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
