Away Quote by Jhumpa Lahiri
““It was only then, raising my water glass in his name, that I knew what it meant to miss someone who was so many miles and hours away, just as he had missed his wife and daughters for so many months.””
About This Quote
Raising a glass in someone’s honor reveals the deep longing felt for distant loved ones, mirroring their own yearning.
In simple terms: A toast reveals deep longing for distant loved ones.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and honor longing.
Themes
loss
longing
distance
Mood
nostalgic
somber
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- family separation
- immigration
- military deployment
Key Concepts
empathy
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with longing?
- What rituals help you feel connected?
A Different Perspective
Grief can be overwhelming without support.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
