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Bigs Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer

“I like to see people reunited, I like to see people run to each other, I like the kissing and the crying, I like the impatience, the stories that the mouth can't tell fast enough, the ears that aren't big enough, the eyes that can't take in all of the change, I like the hugging, the bringing…” quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
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“I like to see people reunited, I like to see people run to each other, I like the kissing and the crying, I like the impatience, the stories that the mouth can't tell fast enough, the ears that aren't big enough, the eyes that can't take in all of the change, I like the hugging, the bringing together, the end of missing someone.”

Jonathan Safran Foer

About This Quote

Source Novel: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2005

The quote celebrates the joy of human connection, the intensity of emotions, and the yearning to reunite with loved ones after separation.

In simple terms: Joy in reuniting and sharing deep emotions.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and seek reconnections.

Themes

love human connection emotion reunion intimacy

Mood

warm hopeful nostalgic

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • reunions after loss
  • friendship reconnection
  • celebrations
  • healing processes

Key Concepts

attachment longing emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships do you avoid reconnecting with?
  • How does vulnerability shape your connections?
A Different Perspective

It may idealize reunion, overlooking the pain of unresolved conflict.

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