Quote by Henrik Ibsen

In that second it dawned on me that I had been living here for eight years with a strange man and had borne him three children.

In that second it dawned on me that I had been living here f

Summary

This quote reflects a profound realization of the narrator's life and the choices they made. In a single moment, they awaken to the fact that they have unknowingly shared a significant portion of their life and built a family with someone they now consider a stranger. This sentiment suggests a mixture of emotions, such as surprise, unease, and perhaps a sense of disillusionment. The quote captures the profound impact that self-reflection and sudden insights can have on an individual's perception of their own life and relationships.

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