Love Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
““Touching him was always so important to me. It was something I lived for. I never could explain why. Little, nothing touches. My fingers against his shoulder. The outsides of our thighs touching as we squeezed together on the bus. I couldn't explain it, but I needed it. Sometimes I imagined stitching all of our little touches together. How many hundreds of thousands of fingers brushing against each other does it take to make love? Why does anyone ever make love?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2005
The narrator craves physical connection as a way to feel alive and to understand love, despite being unable to articulate why.
In simple terms: Physical contact feels essential for feeling love and meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful touch and reflect on its emotional impact.
Themes
intimacy
loneliness
search for meaning
Mood
yearanchored
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- bus rides
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
human connection
embodiment
existential longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does touch represent for you beyond the physical?
- Can intimacy be achieved without physical contact?
A Different Perspective
Physical intimacy may not substitute for emotional intimacy or resolve deeper loneliness.
