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“- and how time flies! What, has it already been twenty years, already forty years that we are together? Why, how terrible! We haven't yet said all we wanted to say to each other... May we have a little respite, or else may we be allowed to begin all over again!” quote by Anonymous
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“- and how time flies! What, has it already been twenty years, already forty years that we are together? Why, how terrible! We haven't yet said all we wanted to say to each other... May we have a little respite, or else may we be allowed to begin all over again!”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unnamed Reflection, 2020, Anonymous

Time passes quickly, leaving unspoken words; yearning for a pause and a fresh start together.

In simple terms: Years slip by, leaving things unsaid.

Key Takeaway

Seek moments to express feelings now.

Themes

time relationships regret

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • marriages
  • friendships
  • long-distance relationships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

unspoken words renewal longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you say today you’ve been holding back?
  • How can you create space for honest dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Some may view nostalgia as escapism.

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