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“He always puzzled me —except when I had him in my arms.” quote by Lawrence Durrell
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““He always puzzled me —except when I had him in my arms.””

Lawrence Durrell

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell, 1962

A person can be confusing except when held close, revealing intimacy that clarifies mystery.

In simple terms: Close contact makes confusion clear.

Key Takeaway

Seek intimacy to understand confusion.

Themes

relationships intimacy perception

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family
  • romantic partnership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does closeness change your view of puzzling behavior?
  • When does intimacy obscure truth?
A Different Perspective

Intimacy may not always resolve deeper issues.

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