Dreams Quote by André Aciman
““You’ll kill me if you stop, you’ll kill me if you stop, because it was also my way of bringing full circle the dream and the fantasy, me and him, the longed-for words from his mouth to my mouth back into his mouth, swapping words from mouth to mouth, which was when I must have begun using obscenities that he repeated after me, softly at first, till he said, “Call me by your name and I’ll call you by mine,” which I’d never done in my life before and which, as soon as I said my own name as though it were his, took me to a realm I never shared with anyone in my life before, or since.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman, 2007
The narrator describes an intense, reciprocal intimacy where language and identity merge, creating a private world that feels both liberating and dangerous.
In simple terms: Deep connection blurs self and other, creating a secret shared realm.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic intimacy, but stay aware of its intensity.
Themes
intimacy
identity
language
danger
freedom
Mood
passionate
conflicted
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self-discovery
- creative expression
Key Concepts
psychology
sexuality
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing names affect personal identity?
- When does intimacy become risky?
A Different Perspective
The intensity may lead to loss of personal boundaries or emotional dependency.
