Lincoln?” she asked. “Yes?” “Do you believe in love at…
““Lincoln?” she asked. “Yes?” “Do you believe in love at first sight?” He made himself look at her face, at her wide-open eyes and earnest forehead. At her unbearably sweet mouth. “I don’t know,” he said. “Do you believe in love before that?” Her breath caught in her throat like a sore hiccup. And then it was too much to keep trying not to kiss her.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character questions whether love at first sight is real, expressing uncertainty and a desire for deeper connection before a kiss.
In simple terms: Questioning instant love, seeking deeper feeling before intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connection before acting on attraction.
Themes
romance
uncertainty
first impressions
intimacy
communication
Mood
hopeful
anxious
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- first dates
- confessing feelings
- building trust
Key Concepts
Emotional vulnerability
relationship dynamics
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think love can be instant?
- How do you know when to act on attraction?
A Different Perspective
Love may need time to develop genuine feeling.