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Arms Quote by Jacques Prevert

“Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.” quote by Jacques Prevert
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“Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.”

Jacques Prevert

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Les Feuilles Mortes" (original French title) by Jacques Prévert, 1945

The quote expresses that a single moment of intimate connection feels infinitely profound, beyond any long span of time.

In simple terms: A brief embrace feels endless.

Key Takeaway

Cherish fleeting moments.

Themes

love timelessness intimacy

Mood

tender reflective

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • first kiss
  • comforting hug
  • reunion after separation
  • celebration of love

Key Concepts

existentialism romanticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor brief yet meaningful moments?
  • What does "eternity in an instant" mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Such depth may be romanticized, overlooking everyday realities.

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