Every day Quote by Leigh Bardugo
““Did you miss me, Alina? Did you miss me when you were gone?" "Every day," I said hoarsely. "I missed you every hour. And you know what the worst part was? It caught me completely by surprise. I'd catch myself walking around to find you, not for any reason, just out of habit, because I'd seen something I wanted to tell you about, or because I just wanted to hear your voice. And then I'd realize that you weren't there anymore, and every time, every single time, it was like having the wind knocked out of me. I've risked my life for you. I've walked half the length of Ravka for you, and I'd do it again and again and again just to be with you, just to starve with you and freeze with you and hear you complain about hard cheese every day. So don't tell me we don't belong together," he said fiercely. He was very close now, and my heart was suddenly hammering in my chest. "I'm sorry it took me so long to see you, Alina. But I see you now.””
About This Quote
The speaker confesses an obsessive longing, describing how the beloved's absence creates a visceral emptiness and drives him to extreme actions, revealing deep emotional dependence.
In simple terms: Intense longing and devotion
Key Takeaway
Love can dominate thoughts and actions
Themes
love
obsession
longing
identity
sacrifice
habit
Mood
yearning
intense
hopeful
Type
dialogue
confessional
dramatic
When to use this quote
- reuniting after separation
- confessing feelings
- reflecting on past sacrifices
- expressing vulnerability
Key Concepts
emotional dependency
habitual searching
risk-taking
Practical Applications
- romantic storytelling
- character development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about the speaker's sense of self?
- How does habit shape emotional attachment?
