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Alexander Quote by Paullina Simons

“Alexander, my nights, my days, my every thought. You will fall away from me in just a while, won’t you, and I’ll be whole again, and I will go on and feel for someone else, the way everybody does. But my innocence is gone forever.” quote by Paullina Simons
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““Alexander, my nights, my days, my every thought. You will fall away from me in just a while, won’t you, and I’ll be whole again, and I will go on and feel for someone else, the way everybody does. But my innocence is gone forever.””

Paullina Simons

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Bronze Horseman, 2000

A lover laments losing innocence and anticipates future relationships, reflecting on emotional cycles and personal growth.

In simple terms: Love loses innocence, seeks new connections.

Key Takeaway

Accept change, seek growth.

Themes

love loss personal growth relationships

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic breakup
  • self‑reflection
  • new relationships

Key Concepts

emotional cycles self‑discovery intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does innocence mean in love?
  • How do you heal after loss?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.

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