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Long run Quote by Nicholas Sparks

“When I think of you and me and what we shared, I know it would be easy for others to dismiss our time together as simply a by-product of the days and nights we spent by the sea, a "fling" that, in the long run, would mean absolutely nothing. Thats why I don't tell people about us. They wouldn't…” quote by Nicholas Sparks
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““When I think of you and me and what we shared, I know it would be easy for others to dismiss our time together as simply a by-product of the days and nights we spent by the sea, a "fling" that, in the long run, would mean absolutely nothing. Thats why I don't tell people about us. They wouldn't understand, and I don't feel the need to explain, simply becasue I know in my heart how real it was... how real this is. When I think of you I cant help smiling, knowing that you've completed me somehow. I love you, not just for now, but for always, and I dream of the day that you'll take me in your arms again””

Nicholas Sparks

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Notebook, 1996

The speaker cherishes a deep, enduring love that feels both fleeting and timeless, choosing privacy over external validation.

In simple terms: A profound love kept private and cherished.

Key Takeaway

Value love’s authenticity over others’ opinions.

Themes

love memory intimacy loneliness hope

Mood

sentimental hopeful

Type

romantic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • anniversary celebrations
  • handwritten letters
  • quiet moments together
  • personal vows

Key Concepts

romantic idealism private devotion emotional fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a love feel timeless?
  • How can we honor private relationships publicly?
A Different Perspective

The intensity may idealize unrealistic expectations of love.

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