Body Quote by Veronica Roth
“I feel the urge, familiar now, to wrench myself from my body and speak directly into her mind. It is the same urge, I realize, that makes me want to kiss her every time I see her, because even a sliver of distance between us is infuriating. Our fingers, loosely woven a moment ago, now clutch together, her palm tacky with moisture, mine rough in places where I have grabbed too many handles on too many moving trains. Now she looks pale and small, but her eyes make me think of wide-open skies that I have never actually seen, only dreamed of.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Carry On, Veronica Roth, 2015
Intense longing drives a desire to merge minds and erase distance, seeking deep connection.
In simple terms: Yearning for closeness.
Embrace vulnerability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- intimate conversation
- creative collaboration
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect intimacy?
- How does longing shape behavior?
Physical intimacy can’t replace emotional intimacy.