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“Holding someone's hand was always my idea of joy.” quote by Clarice Lispector
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“Holding someone's hand was always my idea of joy.”

Clarice Lispector

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector, 1977

Joy is found in simple, intimate connections like holding someone's hand, reflecting a deep yearning for closeness.

In simple terms: Joy comes from simple, intimate contact.

Key Takeaway

Seek and cherish small moments of closeness.

Themes

intimacy joy human connection

Mood

warm reflective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • first love
  • comforting gestures
  • supportive relationships
  • moments of peace

Key Concepts

existentialism sensory experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you create space for simple intimacy?
  • What does joy look like in everyday life?
A Different Perspective

Joy can be fleeting and dependent on another's presence.

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