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Touch Quote by James Joyce

“Touch me. Soft eyes. Soft soft soft hand. I am lonely here. O, touch me soon, now. What is that word known to all men? I am quiet here alone. Sad too. Touch, touch me.” quote by James Joyce
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““Touch me. Soft eyes. Soft soft soft hand. I am lonely here. O, touch me soon, now. What is that word known to all men? I am quiet here alone. Sad too. Touch, touch me.””

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Short story: Unknown, modernist prose

A yearning for intimate contact expresses deep loneliness, pleading for connection and understanding.

In simple terms: Desire for touch and companionship.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine connection.

Themes

loneliness desire intimacy

Mood

melancholy longing

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • friendship building
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

human connection pleading emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express longing?
  • What comforts you in solitude?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted as overly dramatic.

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