Confusion Quote by Orson Scott Card
“And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes intimacy and loss, noting how closeness leads to longing when the other departs.
In simple terms: Close contact creates deep longing when apart.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect intimate moments.
Themes
love
loss
intimacy
Mood
melancholy
nostalgic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grieving
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
attachment
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments of closeness do you cherish?
- How do you cope with the ache of absence?
A Different Perspective
Intimacy can also cause pain.
