--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I came here to propose that we meet from…" description: "\"“I came here to propose that we meet from time to time. That we meet as friends. That, free of expectations, we come to know each other as dear friends..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/gregory-maguire-547_beauty_i-came-here-to-propose-that-we-meet-from_2644163.png" --- # I came here to propose that we meet from time to time… ![“I came here to propose that we meet from time to time. That we meet as friends. That, free of expectations, we come to know each other as dear friends. I do not deny that you overwhelm me with your beauty. You are the moon in the season of shadowlight; you are the fruit of the candlewood tree; you…” quote by Gregory Maguire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/gregory-maguire-547_beauty_i-came-here-to-propose-that-we-meet-from_2644163.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/gregory-maguire-547_beauty_i-came-here-to-propose-that-we-meet-from_2644163.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/957/gregory-maguire-547_beauty_i-came-here-to-propose-that-we-meet-from_2644163.png) > ““I came here to propose that we meet from time to time. That we meet as friends. That, free of expectations, we come to know each other as dear friends. I do not deny that you overwhelm me with your beauty. You are the moon in the season of shadowlight; you are the fruit of the candlewood tree; you are the phoenix in circles of flight. You are the mythical sea.”” [Gregory Maguire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gregory-maguire/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A poetic invitation to friendship, celebrating beauty, mythic imagery, and deep connection beyond expectations. **In simple terms:** Invitation to deep, mythic friendship. Key Takeaway Cultivate authentic friendships. Themes friendship myth beauty Mood hopeful romantic Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - social gatherings - personal letters - creative writing Key Concepts poetic language emotional intimacy Questions to Reflect On - What qualities define a true friend? - How do mythic symbols shape relationships? 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