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Claire fraser Quote by Diana Gabaldon

“I know what it felt . . . like when I . . . thought you were dead, and-" A small gasp for breath, and her eyes locked on his. "And I wouldn't do that to you." Her bosom fell and her eyes closed. It was a long moment before he could speak. "Thank ye, Sassenach," he whispered, and held her small…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““I know what it felt . . . like when I . . . thought you were dead, and-" A small gasp for breath, and her eyes locked on his. "And I wouldn't do that to you." Her bosom fell and her eyes closed. It was a long moment before he could speak. "Thank ye, Sassenach," he whispered, and held her small, cold hand between his own and watched her breathe until the moon rose.””

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Outlander, Season 1, Episode 1, 1991

A moment of deep compassion and gratitude after a shared hardship, highlighting love’s quiet strength.

In simple terms: Compassion after hardship.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and support loved ones.

Themes

love compassion gratitude

Mood

tender reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • war trauma
  • recovery
  • intimate moments

Key Concepts

human connection emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show gratitude in quiet moments?
  • What does compassion look like in crisis?
A Different Perspective

Emotions may be suppressed, making expression difficult.

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