--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think it’d be nice,” he said, words…" description: "\"“I think it’d be nice,” he said, words slurring slightly. “If you came here. If you stayed. We’d drink tea and talk and one day, I’d tell you that I lo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29a/t-j-klune-1425_emotional-moment_i-think-it-d-be-nice-he-said-words-slurr_768461.jpg" --- # I think it’d be nice,” he said, words slurring slightly… ![“I think it’d be nice,” he said, words slurring slightly. “If you came here. If you stayed. We’d drink tea and talk and one day, I’d tell you that I loved you. That I couldn’t imagine my life without you. You made me want more than I ever thought I could have. Such a funny little dream.” His eyes…” quote by T.J. Klune](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29a/t-j-klune-1425_emotional-moment_i-think-it-d-be-nice-he-said-words-slurr_768461.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29a/t-j-klune-1425_emotional-moment_i-think-it-d-be-nice-he-said-words-slurr_768461.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29a/t-j-klune-1425_emotional-moment_i-think-it-d-be-nice-he-said-words-slurr_768461.jpg) > ““I think it’d be nice,” he said, words slurring slightly. “If you came here. If you stayed. We’d drink tea and talk and one day, I’d tell you that I loved you. That I couldn’t imagine my life without you. You made me want more than I ever thought I could have. Such a funny little dream.” His eyes closed and didn’t reopen. He breathed in and out, lips parting. After a time, Wallace said, “And I would tell you that you made me happier than I’d ever been. You and Mei and Nelson and Apollo. That if I could, I’d stay with you forever. That I love you too. Of course I do. How could I not? Look at you. Just look at you. Such a funny little dream.”” [T.J. Klune](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/t-j-klune/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character expresses deep, unconditional love and the desire for lasting companionship, acknowledging how the beloved has transformed their life. **In simple terms:** Love changes life and creates lasting happiness. Key Takeaway Cherish and reciprocate deep love. Themes love transformation companionship vulnerability Mood tender hopeful reflective Type romantic emotional When to use this quote - confession of love - long‑term relationship - supportive partnership Key Concepts emotional intimacy personal growth acceptance Questions to Reflect On - How does love reshape your sense of self? - What fears arise when expressing deep affection? 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