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“You can give words, but you can't take them. And when words are given, that is when they are shared. We remember what that was like. Words so real they were almost tangible. There are conversations you remember, for certain. But more than that, there is the sensation of conversation. You will…” quote by David Levithan
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“You can give words, but you can't take them. And when words are given, that is when they are shared. We remember what that was like. Words so real they were almost tangible. There are conversations you remember, for certain. But more than that, there is the sensation of conversation. You will remember that, even when the precise words begin to blur.”

David Levithan

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Lover's Dictionary", 2011

Words have lasting emotional power; even when forgotten, the feeling of conversation endures.

In simple terms: Words leave a lasting emotional imprint.

Key Takeaway

Cherish meaningful conversations.

Themes

communication memory emotion

Mood

nostalgic reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • family gatherings
  • therapeutic sessions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What conversations have stayed with you?
  • How do you preserve important moments?
A Different Perspective

Memory can be selective, and feelings may fade.

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