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Heart Quote by Toni Morrison

“Now he knew why he loved her so. Without ever leaving the ground, she could fly. 'There must be another one like you,' he whispered to her. 'There's got to be at least one more woman like you.” quote by Toni Morrison
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“Now he knew why he loved her so. Without ever leaving the ground, she could fly. 'There must be another one like you,' he whispered to her. 'There's got to be at least one more woman like you.”

Toni Morrison

About This Quote

Source Novel: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, 1977

He realizes love transcends physical limits, seeing her as both grounded and soaring, yearning for another like her.

In simple terms: He sees love as both earthly and lofty, desiring a similar partner.

Key Takeaway

Seek love that lifts you while staying grounded.

Themes

love longing idealization

Mood

wistantic reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

transcendence yearning imaginary ideal

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you idealize love beyond reality?
  • How does longing shape your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Love may be idealized beyond realistic expectations.

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