Quote by Margaret Atwood

I would like to be the air that inhabits you for a moment only. I would like to be that unnoticed and that necessary.

I would like to be the air that inhabits you for a moment on

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to be an integral yet fleeting presence in someone's life. They want to be like the air that is always present, but often goes unnoticed. The speaker craves a momentary connection where their existence becomes necessary to the person they are addressing. It conveys the bittersweet longing to be deeply intertwined with someone's experiences, even if it's for a brief period.

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