Away Quote by Antonio Porchia
“I have come one step away from everything. And here I stay, far from everything, one step away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Poems of the Two Worlds", 1938
Being close to everything yet detached creates a paradox of presence and distance.
In simple terms: Near yet far paradox.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both closeness and distance.
Themes
existential
paradox
presence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- creative work
- relationships
Key Concepts
ontological tension
psychological distance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “one step away” mean for you?
- How can you balance closeness and distance?
A Different Perspective
Detachment may hinder deep connection.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
