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“We were too close, I thought, I'd never been so close to him except in a dream or when he cupped his hand to light my cigarette. If he brought his ear any closer he'd hear my heart. I'd seen it written in novels but never believed it until now.” quote by André Aciman
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““We were too close, I thought, I'd never been so close to him except in a dream or when he cupped his hand to light my cigarette. If he brought his ear any closer he'd hear my heart. I'd seen it written in novels but never believed it until now.””

André Aciman

About This Quote

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

Intense closeness feels like a dream, blurring reality and desire.

In simple terms: Close intimacy feels unreal and dream‑like.

Key Takeaway

Cherish deep connections.

Themes

love intimacy fantasy

Mood

poignant romantic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • first love
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

desire identity memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does closeness reshape identity?
  • Can dream‑like love survive reality?
A Different Perspective

Such closeness can be fleeting and painful.

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