Across Quote by Diego Giacometti
“Yes, people do come across the street to say hi, but as they approach and get near, my perception of space begins to dissolve, and a new interest takes over that is primarily emotional, and with it comes a desire to touch, which may be a human interest, but not the interest of my work.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: Urban Encounters, Diego Giacometti, 2021
The narrator describes a dissolving sense of personal space near others, leading to emotional desire and a wish to touch, conflicting with work focus.
In simple terms: Close proximity blurs space, sparks emotion.
Key Takeaway
Maintain boundaries while honoring emotion.
Themes
social interaction
space
emotion
desire
work focus
Mood
introspective
empathetic
urban
Type
Across:0
Approach:1
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Come:0
Desire:1
Dissolve:1
Emotional:1
Get:0
Hi:0
Human:1
Interest:1
May:0
Near:1
New:0
Over:0
People:1
Perception:1
Primarily:0
Say:0
Space:1
Street:0
Takes:0
Touch:1
Which:0
Work:1
Yes:0
People Come:0
Touch Human:0
Emotional Comes:0
Primarily Emotional:0
Approach Near:0
When to use this quote
- customer service
- team collaboration
- artistic performance
- therapy
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
boundary setting
human connection
sensory experience
urban life
Questions to Reflect On
- How does proximity affect personal boundaries?
- What strategies balance work and emotional needs?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize emotional impulse.
