Crowd Quote by Edna Ferber
““But best of all, the fascination of the People I'd Like to Know. They pop up now and then in the shifting crowds, and are gone the next moment, leaving behind them a vague regret. Sometimes I call them the People I'd Like to Know and sometimes I call them the People I Know I'd Like, but it means much the same. Their faces flash by in the crowd, and are gone, but I recognize them instantly as belonging to my beloved circle of unknown friends.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Someone Must Have Seen the Sea, Edna Ferber, 1942
We glimpse fleeting connections with strangers that feel like lost friends, leaving lingering curiosity.
In simple terms: Brief encounters stir longing for unknown friends.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fleeting moments.
Themes
loneliness
connection
ephemerality
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- crowded streets
- travel
- social events
- random meetings
Key Concepts
transience
human desire
social longing
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the “people” you truly seek?
- Do you chase the idea of connection?
A Different Perspective
Such moments may be projections rather than real bonds.
