Becoming Quote by Nalini Singh
“If that happens to us," she whispered, unable to wrap her mind around the idea of a life so long and so full of tragedy, "if we feel ourselves, who we are together, becoming lost in time, I don't want to Sleep. I want to say good-bye when I'm still me and you're still you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Scribe, 2015
The narrator fears losing identity over time, preferring a dignified end while still herself and loved ones.
In simple terms: Fear of losing self over time, wanting a good farewell.
Key Takeaway
Cherish identity and relationships now.
Themes
identity
time
mortality
relationships
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- aging
- long-term illness
- relationship milestones
- end‑of‑life planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
selfhood
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define yourself beyond time?
- What does a good goodbye look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on identity may ignore inevitable change.
