Class can 'walk with kings and keep its virtue and talk with crowds and keep the common touch.' Everyone is comfortable with the person who has class because that person is comfortable with himself.
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Three months before he died, I began to steal things from my father's house. I wandered around barefoot and slipped objects into my pockets. I took blush, toothpaste, two chipped finger bowls in celadon blue, a bottle of nail polish, a pair of worn patent-leather ballet slippers, and four faded white pillowcases the color of old teeth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the complicated emotions surrounding familial relationships, particularly when facing loss.
In this quote, Lisa Brennan-Jobs shares an intimate moment of her life, revealing how she coped with her father's impending death by taking items from his house. This odd act of collecting symbolizes a longing for connection and memory preservation, showcasing the profound complexity of love, loss, and the desire to hold on to the past amidst inevitable change.
Themes
LossMemoryFamilyGriefNostalgia
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on the theme of loss in relationships, I shared this quote to illustrate how memories can be tied to tangible objects.
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