Intimate Quote by Thomas Merton
““It is not possible to be intimate with more than very few, because there are only very few in the world with whom we have practically everything in common.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, 1948
Intimacy requires deep common ground; only a few people share enough values and experiences to sustain true closeness.
In simple terms: Close bonds need many shared traits.
Seek relationships with deep commonality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendships
- romantic partners
- spiritual communities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly understands you?
- How can you deepen shared experiences?
Limited number of truly compatible people exists.