Difficult Quote by Paul Auster
“Then, without any warning, we both straightened up, turned towards each other, and began to kiss. After that, it is difficult for me to speak of what happened. Such things have little to do with words, so little, in fact, that it seems almost pointless to try to express them. If anything, I would say that we were falling into each other, that we were falling so fast and so far that nothing could catch us.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, 1987
Intense intimacy can overwhelm language, making the experience feel beyond description, as two people become inseparable and swept away.
In simple terms: Deep connection can’t be fully expressed in words.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments that transcend language.
Themes
intimacy
communication
overwhelm
Mood
passionate
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic encounter
- creative writing
- emotional crisis
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey experiences that feel beyond language?
- When have you felt words were insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Words may fail to capture the depth of feeling.
