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“Day’ll come, when he’s grown and it’s too late, that you’d give a kingdom to go back and spend a single hour with your son as a boy. To hold him. Read a book to him. Throw a ball with a person in whose eyes you can do no wrong. He doesn’t see your failings yet. He looks at you with pure love and…” quote by Blake Crouch
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““Day’ll come, when he’s grown and it’s too late, that you’d give a kingdom to go back and spend a single hour with your son as a boy. To hold him. Read a book to him. Throw a ball with a person in whose eyes you can do no wrong. He doesn’t see your failings yet. He looks at you with pure love and it won’t last, so you revel in it while it’s here.””

Blake Crouch

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dark Matter, 2016

Time passes quickly; cherish moments with loved ones before they fade.

In simple terms: Value time with children now.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize time with family.

Themes

family time parenthood impermanence

Mood

nostalgic hopeful

Type

emotional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • reading with kids
  • playing sports
  • daily check‑ins

Key Concepts

mindfulness legacy relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create lasting memories today?
  • What small daily actions show love?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize past, ignoring present challenges.

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