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“Absence does not so much make the heart grow fonder as give the heart time to integrate what it has not previously absorbed, time to make sense of what happened too quickly to have any meaning in the instant. This is always true. If it is in absence that people forget each other, it is also in the quiet pause of absence that, minds running in symmetry, people come to know each other; there is sometimes as much intimacy in the span of continents as in the shared hours before dawn.”

Quote by Andrew Solomon

Book:A Stone Boat: A Novel

Work

A Stone Boat: A Novel

A Stone Boat is a novel that delves into intricate character development and thought-provoking plotlines, offering readers a rich and immersive reading experience. more

Author

Andrew Solomon is an American writer known for his broad themes and profound insights. His work spans a variety of fields, including history, culture, psychology, and literature. Solomon's writing often explores themes of identity, family, and human experience. more

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