The universe was exploding, each particle away from the next, hurtling us into dark and lonely space, eternally tearing us away from each other - child out of the womb, friend away from friend, moving from each other, each through his own pathway towards the goal-box of solitary death.

Daniel Keyes
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The quote "The universe was exploding, each particle away from the next, hurtling us into dark and lonely space, eternally tearing us away from each other - child out of the womb, friend away from friend, moving from each other, each through his own pathway towards the goal-box of solitary death." is a vivid image that captures a very simple truth - that we are all connected in this vast and terrifying ocean of space. It's a reminder that no matter where we go or what we do, there is a part of us that remains in the arms of each and every one of our friends and loved ones.

Source: Flowers For Algernon

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