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“I'm writing mostly to thank you for living you eighty years and to tell you I love you and think of you often.” quote by Naomi Shihab Nye
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“I'm writing mostly to thank you for living you eighty years and to tell you I love you and think of you often.”

Naomi Shihab Nye

About This Quote

Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 2010

Expressing gratitude and love for a long life lived.

In simple terms: Thank you for living long; I love you.

Key Takeaway

Show appreciation to loved ones.

Themes

gratitude family longevity

Mood

warm affectionate

Type

personal emotional

When to use this quote

  • birthday card
  • anniversary note
  • daily gratitude practice

Key Concepts

interpersonal connection memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you regularly express love?
  • What memories do you cherish most?
A Different Perspective

May assume the recipient feels the same intensity.

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