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Able Quote by William P. Young

“I don't just want a piece of you and a piece of your life. Even if you were able, which you are not, to give me the biggest piece, that is not what I want. I want all of you and all of every part of you and your day.” quote by William P. Young
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“I don't just want a piece of you and a piece of your life. Even if you were able, which you are not, to give me the biggest piece, that is not what I want. I want all of you and all of every part of you and your day.”

William P. Young

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Shack by William P. Young, 2007

The speaker desires total intimacy and complete sharing, not merely fragments of a person’s life.

In simple terms: Want whole person, not parts.

Key Takeaway

Seek full connection.

Themes

intimacy wholeness relationships

Mood

longing hopeful

Type

reflective emotional

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship deepening
  • parent‑child bonding

Key Concepts

existential longing psychological integration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “all of you” truly mean?
  • How can we respect boundaries while seeking depth?
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