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“I like to see people reunited, maybe that's a silly thing, but what can I say, 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…” quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
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““I like to see people reunited, maybe that's a silly thing, but what can I say, 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, I sit on the side with a coffee and write in my daybook,””

Jonathan Safran Foer

About This Quote

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

The speaker cherishes moments of reunion and emotional connection, valuing the raw, unfiltered expressions of love and loss.

In simple terms: He loves seeing people reunite and share deep feelings.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and celebrate reunions.

Themes

connection emotion humanity reunion intimacy

Mood

warm reflective nostalgic

Type

personal observational emotive

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • friend reunions
  • celebrations
  • grief support
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

relationships vulnerability memory communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you foster genuine connection?
  • What rituals help heal separation?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the pain of those who cannot reunite.

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