Another time Quote by André Aciman
““No, there’d been another time yet. In my sleep, when he came into my bedroom and lay on top of me, and I pretended to be asleep. Correction there again: in my sleep I’d heaved ever so slightly, just enough to tell him, Don’t leave, you’re welcome to go on, just don’t say I knew.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman, 2007
Desire and fear intertwine; the narrator pretends sleep to avoid confronting a lover’s departure.
In simple terms: Fear of loss leads to denial.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings rather than hide them.
Themes
desire
fear
denial
Mood
melancholic
intimate
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- breakups
- long‑distance love
- intimacy
- personal insecurity
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change if you faced the truth directly?
- How does pretending protect you?
A Different Perspective
Denial can prolong emotional pain.
