Whenever I was upset by something in the papers, [Jack] always told me to be more tolerant, like a horse flicking away flies in the summer.
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Now, I think that I should have known that he was magic all along. I did know it - but I should have guessed that it would be too much to ask to grow old with and see our children grow up together. So now, he is a legend when he would have preferred to be a man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the idea of recognizing someone's true magical essence, while lamenting the loss of a shared future together.
In this poignant reflection, Jackie Kennedy expresses a bittersweet acknowledgment of the magic and uniqueness of a loved one who is no longer present. She conveys a deep sense of loss and regret about the inability to grow old together and witness their children grow up, emphasizing how the individual has transcended from being a partner to a legendary figure in memory, albeit against his wishes to simply be a man sharing a life with her.
Themes
LoveLossMemoryMagicRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a eulogy for a loved one to celebrate their life and legacy.
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