--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: and I knew I wanted to live, wanted it…" description: "\"“and I knew I wanted to live, wanted it more than I'd ever wanted anything, if only so that I could see your face one more time.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c08/anonymous-1_wanted_and-i-knew-i-wanted-to-live-wanted-it-mo_391135.jpg" --- # and I knew I wanted to live, wanted it more than I'd ever… ![“and I knew I wanted to live, wanted it more than I'd ever wanted anything, if only so that I could see your face one more time.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c08/anonymous-1_wanted_and-i-knew-i-wanted-to-live-wanted-it-mo_391135.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c08/anonymous-1_wanted_and-i-knew-i-wanted-to-live-wanted-it-mo_391135.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c08/anonymous-1_wanted_and-i-knew-i-wanted-to-live-wanted-it-mo_391135.jpg) > ““and I knew I wanted to live, wanted it more than I'd ever wanted anything, if only so that I could see your face one more time.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A deep yearning to live is driven by the desire to see a loved one's face again, highlighting love as a powerful motivator for life. **In simple terms:** Love makes life worth living. Key Takeaway Live for the chance to see loved ones again. Themes love longing purpose motivation Mood nostalgic hopeful Type emotional inspirational When to use this quote - grief - celebration of life - reunion - personal reflection Key Concepts existential desire emotional attachment Questions to Reflect On - How does love shape your daily decisions? - What would you change if you could see them again? A Different Perspective The quote assumes the loved one is still reachable, which may not be realistic; ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [“I wanted a monument to myself in granite. I wanted my face in seven different colours. 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