Auggie said you were too sentimental for your own good…
““Auggie said you were too sentimental for your own good sometimes." Out loud he said, "Perhaps, but you have taught me that sentiment is not always a bad thing." I stared up at that impossibly beautiful face, and felt love swell up inside me like a physical force. It filled my body, swelling upward until it made my chest ache, my throat tighten, and my eyes burn. It sounded so stupid. But I loved him. Loved all of him, but loved him more because loving me had made him better. That he would say that I had taught him about being sentimental made me want to cry. Richard reminded me at every turn that I was bloodthirsty and cold. If that were true, then I couldn't have taught Jean-Claude about sentimentality. You can't learn, if you don't have it to teach. He kissed me. He kissed me softly, with one hand lost in the hair to the side of my face. He drew back and whispered, "I never thought to see that look upon your face, not for me." "I love you," I said, and touched his hand where it lay against my face.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sentiment can be a strength; sharing vulnerability deepens love and transforms both partners.
In simple terms: Sentiment strengthens love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability.
Themes
love
sentiment
growth
Mood
intimate
passionate
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal healing
Key Concepts
emotional honesty
transformative intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vulnerability change power dynamics?
- Can love survive without sentiment?
A Different Perspective
Sentiment may be seen as weakness in harsh contexts.