Never Let Me Go, written by Kazuo Ishiguro, is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, identity, and the nature of being human. The story takes place in a dystopian society where clones are created for the sole purpose of providing organs for their “originals.” As the clones navigate their predetermined fate, they grapple with their own existence and what it means to truly live. Throughout the novel, Ishiguro incorporates profound quotes that leave a lasting impact on the reader. In this article, we have compiled a list of never let me go quotes with page numbers, allowing you to revisit and reflect upon these powerful moments.
“We took away your art because we thought it would reveal your souls. Or to put it more finely, we did it to prove you had souls at all.” (Page 81)
“I keep thinking about this river somewhere, with the water moving really fast. And these two people in the water, trying to hold onto each other, holding on as hard as they can, but in the end, it’s just too much. The currents too strong. They’ve got to let go, drift apart. That’s how it is with us. It’s a shame, Kath, because we’ve loved each other all our lives. But in the end, we can’t stay together forever.” (Page 268)
“I saw a new world coming rapidly. More scientific, efficient, yes. More cures for the old sicknesses. Very good. But a harsh, cruel world. And I saw a little girl, her eyes tightly closed, holding to her breast the old kind world, one that she knew in her heart could not remain, and she was holding it and pleading, never to let her go.” (Page 266)
Read these Never Let Me Go Quotes with Page Numbers
“None of you will go to America, none of you will be film stars. And none of you will be working in supermarkets as I heard some of you planning the other day. Your lives are set out for you.”
(Page 81)
“You have to know who you are, and what you are. It’s the only way you’ll lead decent lives.”
(Page 81)
“The problem, as I see it, is that you’ve been told and not told. You’ve been told, but none of you really understand, and I dare say, some people are quite happy to leave it that way.”
(Page 82)
“I keep thinking about this river somewhere, with the water moving really fast. And these two people in the water, trying to hold onto each other, holding on as hard as they can, but in the end, it’s just too much. The currents too strong. They’ve got to let go, drift apart. That’s how it is with us. It’s a shame, Kath, because we’ve loved each other all our lives. But in the end, we can’t stay together forever.”
(Page 268)
“We all complete. Maybe none of us really understand what we’ve lived through, or feel we’ve had enough time.”
(Page 287)
“I suppose it’s like when you’re a child. You assume that any dog has a home. They have a family. You assume things like that. And then you get older and you realize it’s not true. Dogs get lost all the time. People forget where they’ve left them.”
(Page 89)
“You’re right. We were students. We were learning how to look after each other. We were learning how to love.”
(Page 245)
“But after all, what can we ever gain in forever looking back and blaming ourselves if our lives have not turned out quite as we might have wished?”
(Page 268)
“I saw a new world coming rapidly. More scientific, efficient, yes. More cures for the old sicknesses. Very good. But a harsh, cruel world. And I saw a little girl, her eyes tightly closed, holding to her breast the old kind world, one that she knew in her heart could not remain, and she was holding it and pleading, never to let her go.”
(Page 266)
“What I’m not sure about, is if our lives have been so different from the lives of the people we save. We all complete. Maybe none of us really understand what we’ve lived through, or feel we’ve had enough time.”
(Page 287)
“It had never occurred to me that our lives, which had been so closely interwoven, could unravel with such speed.”
(Page 235)
“You see, we were able to grow up in a world where we were told we could be anything.”
(Page 245)
“I’m not sure I agree with you, Tommy. I think sometimes it’s best to have no memories at all.”
(Page 75)
“We were these kids who would look into each other’s eyes and say, ‘I love you’ — and mean it. Then suddenly the world was real, and we didn’t have any excuse to love each other anymore, and it was just me and Ruth here.”
(Page 166)
“The problem, as I see it, is that you’ve been told and not told. You’ve been told, but none of you really understand, and I dare say, some people are quite happy to leave it that way.”
(Page 82)
“It had never occurred to me that our lives, which had been so closely interwoven, could unravel with such speed.”
(Page 235)
“I suppose it’s like when you’re a child. You assume that any dog has a home. They have a family. You assume things like that. And then you get older and you realize it’s not true. Dogs get lost all the time. People forget where they’ve left them.”
(Page 89)
“None of you will go to America, none of you will be film stars. And none of you will be working in supermarkets as I heard some of you planning the other day. Your lives are set out for you.”
(Page 81)
“You have to know who you are, and what you are. It’s the only way you’ll lead decent lives.”
(Page 81)
“We all complete. Maybe none of us really understand what we’ve lived through, or feel we’ve had enough time.”
(Page 287)
“I saw a new world coming rapidly. More scientific, efficient, yes. More cures for the old sicknesses. Very good. But a harsh, cruel world. And I saw a little girl, her eyes tightly closed, holding to her breast the old kind world, one that she knew in her heart could not remain, and she was holding it and pleading, never to let her go.”
(Page 266)
These never let me go quotes with page numbers offer a glimpse into the profound and introspective nature of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel. They highlight the emotional depth and philosophical themes present throughout the story. Whether you’re a fan of the book or exploring it for the first time, these quotes provide an opportunity for reflection and discussion. Consider revisiting these quotes and delving deeper into the complex themes and ideas conveyed in Never Let Me Go.
