Laid Quote by Lilith Saintcrow
““He opened his arm as I slid next to him. I settled against his side, letting out another deep sigh as his familiar heat and aura closed over me. I laid my head on his shoulder and was rewarded with the pressure of his cheek against the top of my head, a subtle caress. I shut my eyes. It seemed they were leaking again. I had thought I was done with crying. "I thought you were dead," I said for the hundredth time. "I keep thinking you'll vanish, and I'll wake up." "I told you, while you live, I live." He sounded calmer now, the tension leaving him. He settled back into the seat, and I leaned into him, grateful. "I would not abandon you, Dante.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Infernal Devices, 2015
A character finds solace and reassurance in a trusted companion’s presence, confronting fear of loss and uncertainty.
In simple terms: Finding comfort in a trusted friend.
Key Takeaway
Lean on those who stay.
Themes
comfort
trust
grief
reassurance
companionship
Mood
reflective
hopeful
intimate
Type
literary
emotional
supportive
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- friendship support
- grief therapy
- nighttime anxieties
- relationship building
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional resilience
existential fear
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reliance on others with self‑reliance?
- What does “while you live, I live” mean for mutual support?
A Different Perspective
The quote may idealize dependency, overlooking personal agency in coping.
