Tell Thinking Quote by Emma Donoghue
““It's weird to have something that's mine-not-Ma's. Everything else is both of ours. I guess my body is mine and the ideas that happen in my head. But my cells are made out of her cells so I'm kind of hers. Also when I tell her what I'm thinking and she tells me what she's thinking, our each ideas jump into our other's head, like coloring blue crayon on top of yellow that makes green.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, 2010
Explores shared identity and intimacy through bodily and mental connections between mother and child.
In simple terms: Shared bodies, shared thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize intertwined selves.
Themes
family
identity
intimacy
biology
psychology
Mood
intimate
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
exploratory
When to use this quote
- parent‑child bonding
- genetic inheritance
- emotional sharing
- creative collaboration
Key Concepts
philosophy
neurobiology
psychology
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared biology affect personal identity?
- In what ways do thoughts merge in close relationships?
A Different Perspective
Complexity of self can blur boundaries.
