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Clinging Quote by James Joyce

“Our souls, shame-wounded by our sins, cling to us yet more, a woman to her lover clinging, the more the more.” quote by James Joyce
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“Our souls, shame-wounded by our sins, cling to us yet more, a woman to her lover clinging, the more the more.”

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Novel: Ulysses by James Joyce, 1922

Our inner wounds from past sins cling to us, intensifying like a lover’s grip.

In simple terms: Past sins cling tightly.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and heal past wounds.

Themes

guilt redemption attachment

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • therapy
  • spiritual practice
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do past sins shape current behavior?
  • Can letting go reduce inner pain?
A Different Perspective

Healing may be slow and painful.

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