In a separation it is the one who is not really in love who says the more tender things.
Marcel ProustRead
In our parts such characters sometimes turn up that, however many years ago you met them, you can never recall them without an inner trembling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Certain people leave a lasting impression on us, evoking strong emotions long after we've encountered them.
This quote by Nikolai Leskov suggests that there are individuals we meet throughout our lives whose presence is so profound that we remember them with a deep emotional response, often referred to as 'inner trembling'. These characters may not be part of our regular lives, yet their impact resonates with us, illustrating the power of human connection and the significance of the memories we hold.
Themes
MemoriesRelationshipsImpactEmotionsCharacters
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about influential people in our lives, one might say: 'As Leskov reminds us, there are special characters we meet who leave a mark that lingers in our hearts.'
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