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Astronomy Quote by André Aciman

“In the weeks we'd been thrown together that summer, our lives had scarcely touched, but we had crossed to the other bank, where time stops and heaven reaches down to earth and gives us that ration of what is from birth divinely ours. We looked the other way. We spoke of everything but. But we've…” quote by André Aciman
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““In the weeks we'd been thrown together that summer, our lives had scarcely touched, but we had crossed to the other bank, where time stops and heaven reaches down to earth and gives us that ration of what is from birth divinely ours. We looked the other way. We spoke of everything but. But we've always known, and not saying anything now confirmed it all the more. We had found the stars, you and I. And this is given once only.””

André Aciman

About This Quote

Source Novel: Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman, 2007

A fleeting summer connection feels timeless, offering a divine, shared destiny that seems both inevitable and singular.

In simple terms: A brief, intense bond feels like destiny.

Key Takeaway

Cherish rare moments; recognize their uniqueness.

Themes

love transience destiny

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • summer romance
  • personal revelation
  • spiritual awakening
  • intimate confession

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “once only” mean to you?
  • How do you honor fleeting connections?
A Different Perspective

Such intensity may mask deeper incompatibilities.

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