Think Quote by Anne Tyler
““Call to mind a person you've lost that you will miss to the end of your days,and then imagine happening upon that person out in public. . . . You wouldn't question your sanity, because you couldn't bear to think this wasn't real. And you certainly wouldn't demand explanations, or alert anybody nearby, or reach out to touch this person, not even if you'd been feeling that one touch was worth giving everything up for. You would hold your breath. You would keep as still as possible. You would will your loved one not to go away again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Accidental Tourist, 1985
Imagining a lost loved one’s return evokes intense longing, disbelief, and a desire to cling to that moment.
In simple terms: Missing someone deeply feels unreal and overwhelming.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto cherished memories.
Themes
loss
longing
hope
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- bereavement
- unexpected reunions
- memorial events
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
grief
attachment
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can longing help or hinder healing?
- What does this reveal about attachment?
A Different Perspective
Such fantasies can hinder healing.
