Asked Quote by Lorrie Moore
“She smiled at him, with longing. 'Where do you live,' she asked, 'and how do I get there?”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "People Like That Are the Only People Here" by Lorrie Moore, 2007
A longing yearning for connection and a desire to know someone's place in the world.
In simple terms: She wants to know where he lives and how to reach him.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connection and ask honest questions.
Themes
longing
connection
curiosity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
emotional
conversational
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- moving to a new city
- reconnecting with old friends
Key Concepts
human intimacy
search for belonging
Questions to Reflect On
- What does longing reveal about our own needs?
- How can we ask for closeness without pressure?
A Different Perspective
She may be projecting her own uncertainty onto him.
