Longing For Connection Quotes

“The Abbé was no believer in too much intimacy. Human beings, precariously making their souls, could not press in too closely upon each other without damage, he thought. The instinct for fusion was one of those immortal longings whose complete satisfaction was not for this life.”
― Elizabeth Goudge, Gentian Hill

“He turned toward her, the wrinkle in his brow easing as he caught sight of her. ‘Aria.’ His breath caught.
Her heart stopped at the sound of her name on his lips. The world around her quieted, and for a moment, nothing else existed as she stepped toward him, longing for more but not daring to hope.”
― Grace Hitchcock, Hearts of Gold Collection