To anyone who will take the trouble to become attached to…
““To anyone who will take the trouble to become attached to her she will immediately give a devoted, generous, imaginative and completely uncapricious attention, which is still a calculated avoidance of self-surrender. This is no doubt another reason why she never went into films; her private life must be an almost full-time activity. This has the sad result too that her existence is one long act of disloyalty; and when I knew her she was constantly involved in secrecy and lying in order to conceal from each of her friends the fact that she was so closely bound to all the others.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She offers intense devotion while deliberately avoiding true intimacy, leading to a life of secrecy and disloyalty.
In simple terms: She gives love but avoids genuine connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic relationships, not calculated affection.
Themes
love
deception
identity
loyalty
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendships
- creative careers
Key Concepts
calculated affection
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the need to hide true feelings?
- Can you practice vulnerability safely?
A Different Perspective
Such avoidance can cause isolation and erode trust over time.