Quote by Nicole Krauss

The kiss stayed there with no place to go, no sensory reserve that could absorb it and file it away as a common act of intimacy, a thousand times received. He knew what Anna was asking: whether you could love someone without habits.

The kiss stayed there with no place to go, no sensory reserv

Summary

This quote reflects on the profound nature of a kiss and the significance it holds in a relationship. It suggests that a kiss cannot be treated as a mundane or repetitive act of intimacy, but rather something that is unique and invigorating each time it occurs. The narrator ponders whether it is possible to truly love someone without the familiarity of habitual actions and patterns, raising questions about the depth and authenticity of their emotional connection.

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By Nicole Krauss

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