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““I chose you," he said simply. "All of the fish of me turned toward you at once.””

Catherynne M. Valente

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2011

A declaration of deep connection, where the speaker feels all parts of themselves drawn to another.

In simple terms: A heartfelt confession of being wholly attracted to someone.

Key Takeaway

Express genuine affection openly.

Themes

love connection vulnerability

Mood

romantic introspective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

emotional intimacy identity merging

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to feel “all of the fish of me” toward someone?
  • How can you balance deep feeling with personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Such intensity can be overwhelming or misinterpreted.

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