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I can be here with him as easily as I can inhabit a sonnet or an organic molecule, or crawl inside a math problem.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":36},2898863,"The last time I was this close to him, it was a commotion of touching. His hands, picking apart the rigid panels of my exoskeleton. His mouth, finding mine with the certainty of a meteor.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nBrenna Yovanoff, an American author known for her young adult fiction, likely penned this passage. Given the lyrical and intimate nature of the writing, it's possible that this quote is from one of her novels or short stories. However, without further information, we can only speculate about its exact origin. As a historian, I'd note that Yovanoff's work often explores themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery, which are reflected in this poignant passage.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote reveals the tension between the desire for human connection and the fear of vulnerability. The protagonist is drawn to the other person with \"the certainty of a meteor,\" implying an intense attraction, yet simultaneously acknowledges the rigid boundaries of their own emotional defenses (\"exoskeleton\"). This paradox highlights the difficulties of forming genuine connections in a world where our protective mechanisms often get in the way.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that true intimacy often requires embracing the vulnerability of being open to others. In your personal and professional relationships, try to balance the need for self-protection with the desire for deep connection. 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