This quote beautifully describes a sense of destined connection, where two people are moving through life seemingly independently, yet an unconscious force guides them towards an inevitable meeting. It speaks to the idea of a profound, pre-existing bond that transcends conscious searching.
Quote by Julio Cortázar: “We walked without seeking each other, but knowing we walked to find each other.”
We walked without seeking each other, but knowing we walked to find each other.
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Historical Context
Published during the height of the Latin American Boom, 'Rayuela' reflected a period of intense literary experimentation and philosophical questioning. Cortázar challenged conventional narrative and explored themes of destiny, chance, and profound human connection in a world undergoing rapid social and political change.
About the Author
Argentine novelist and short story writer, a central figure of the Latin American Boom, celebrated for his experimental novel Hopscotch and his inventive, labyrinthine short fiction. He lived most of his adult life in Paris, where he remained an outspoken critic of Latin American dictatorships.
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