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“I thought he had taken my soul, said Rev. I thought he took mine, too. But no one can. It's just been sleeping.” quote by Francesca Lia Block
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““I thought he had taken my soul, said Rev. I thought he took mine, too. But no one can. It's just been sleeping.””

Francesca Lia Block

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block, 1998

A character feels a deep, almost spiritual loss, yet realizes the soul cannot truly be taken, only dormant.

In simple terms: Soul cannot be stolen, only asleep.

Key Takeaway

Recognize inner stillness.

Themes

spirituality loss awakening

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • spiritual meditation
  • creative writing
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

existential identity metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you awaken a sleeping soul?
  • What does “soul” represent for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure practical coping strategies.

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