What had happened still seemed implausible. A person was present your entire life, and then one day she disappeared and never came back. It resisted belief.

About This Quote

She is always there and then one day she disappears and never comes back. It resists belief. A person can be there with you your entire life and then one day disappear and never come back. It's unbelievable. This quote is based on the film "Groundhog Day" where the main character, Phil Connors (Bill Murray), has to relive the same day over and over again until he gets it right. When he does get it right, he returns home to his fiancé, Rita (Andie MacDowell).

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