Annie, last year… That day in the yard… I made a mistake…
““Annie, last year… That day in the yard… I made a mistake not strapping on a gun the minute I found you, and it wasn't that I was against marrying you, it was that I was against letting them make me do anything. So they almost killed Foxface and threatened to shoot the horses, and I gave in. But they could have shot everything in five miles to pieces and couldn't have made me crawl." A tremor passed through her, but he continued. "That was last year. Now if somebody pointed a gun at you, really could hurt you, I'd crawl on my belly or my knees or do anything else. Maybe that's part of why loving is frightening. I'd rather pay the price and have you than be invincible because I have nothing.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She describes how fear of violence forces her to submit, preferring vulnerability and love over invincibility.
In simple terms: Fear makes her choose love and vulnerability over power.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite fear of being hurt.
Themes
fear
love
vulnerability
power
choice
Mood
reflective
emotional
Type
narrative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
psychology
risk assessment
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does choosing love over safety cost you?
- How can vulnerability be a strength?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering; not all fear leads to love.