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Morning Quote by Irmgard Keun

“But I say: "Tilli, sometimes women too are sensual and want only that one thing." And there's no difference. Because sometimes I only want to wake up with someone in the morning, all messed up from kissing and half dead and without any energy to think, but wonderfully tired and rested at the same…” quote by Irmgard Keun
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““But I say: "Tilli, sometimes women too are sensual and want only that one thing." And there's no difference. Because sometimes I only want to wake up with someone in the morning, all messed up from kissing and half dead and without any energy to think, but wonderfully tired and rested at the same time.””

Irmgard Keun

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Artificial Sweetener, 1934

The quote expresses a yearning for intimate, messy connection that blurs the line between exhaustion and fulfillment, highlighting desire for raw, unfiltered closeness.

In simple terms: Desire for messy intimacy and comfort.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine, imperfect connection.

Themes

desire intimacy exhaustion comfort authenticity

Mood

longing reflective intimate

Type

personal emotional relational

When to use this quote

  • morning intimacy
  • after‑party moments
  • exhausted companionship
  • emotional bonding

Key Concepts

human connection sensuality vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you crave closeness that leaves you drained?
  • How does vulnerability enhance intimacy?
A Different Perspective

Such yearning may overlook the need for personal space and self‑care.

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