All the best women are married, yes, they are - to all the…
““All the best women are married, yes, they are - to all the worst men' There was an infinite slow caress in her tone but she went on rapidly 'So I shall never marry you. How should I marry a kind man, a good man? I am a barbarian, and want a barbarian lover, to crush and scarify me, but you are so tender and I am so crude. When your soft eyes look on me they look on a volcano.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker rejects conventional marriage, craving a passionate, raw lover despite societal expectations.
In simple terms: She wants a fierce, imperfect love.
Key Takeaway
Seek love that matches your intensity.
Themes
desire
individuality
conflict
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- literary analysis
- psychological counseling
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
gender roles
passion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “barbarian” symbolize for you?
- Can love be both tender and fierce?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing volatility can lead to pain.