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“Maybe I ought to do exactly what I told Nick I was going to do and pursue you myself." Lauren smiled. "I have a feeling you're as jaded and cynical as he is." He looked so stung that she added teasingly, "Well,you are-but still very attractive,for all that." "Thanks," he said dryly.” quote by Judith McNaught
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““Maybe I ought to do exactly what I told Nick I was going to do and pursue you myself." Lauren smiled. "I have a feeling you're as jaded and cynical as he is." He looked so stung that she added teasingly, "Well,you are-but still very attractive,for all that." "Thanks," he said dryly.””

Judith McNaught

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 suggests confronting a love interest directly, despite cynicism, mixing teasing with attraction.

In simple terms: Be bold in love despite doubts.

Key Takeaway

Pursue love directly.

Themes

romance confidence teasing

Mood

playful flirty

Type

romantic conversational

When to use this quote

  • first date
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑esteem challenges

Key Concepts

courtship cynicism attraction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you say to a skeptical lover?
  • How does teasing affect attraction?
A Different Perspective

Directness can be misinterpreted; risk of rejection.

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