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As they embrace, she kisses him full on the mouth. And…

“As they embrace, she kisses him full on the mouth. And suddenly sticks her tongue right in. She has done this before, often. It’s one of those drunken long shots which just might, at least theoretically, once in ten thousand tries, throw a relationship right out of its orbit and send it whizzing…” quote by Christopher Isherwood
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“As they embrace, she kisses him full on the mouth. And suddenly sticks her tongue right in. She has done this before, often. It’s one of those drunken long shots which just might, at least theoretically, once in ten thousand tries, throw a relationship right out of its orbit and send it whizzing off on another. Do women ever stop trying? No. But, because they never stop, they learn to be good losers.”

Christopher Isherwood

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Impulsive, risky intimacy can destabilize relationships, yet repeated attempts teach resilience.

In simple terms: Bold actions may disrupt love but build toughness.

Key Takeaway

Accept risk, learn from loss.

Themes

risk intimacy resilience

Mood

cynical analytical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics psychology of desire human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are healthy boundaries in passion?
  • How does repeated failure shape self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective

May glorify reckless behavior.

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