Quote by Jack Kerouac

A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world.

A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I

Summary

This quote reflects a profound feeling of longing and heartbreak when encountering someone beloved who is moving away, either physically or figuratively, in a vast and overwhelming world. The speaker describes experiencing a sharp emotional pain every time they witness this divergence. It captures the inherent sorrow of unrequited love or the bitter reality of drifting apart from someone cherished, highlighting the poignant and sometimes painful nature of human connections that transcend distance and circumstances.

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By Jack Kerouac

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