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“She was throwing stars at him. It was hard to listen. It was hard to look at her. He still felt like he was stealing something. "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…” quote by Rainbow Rowell
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““She was throwing stars at him. It was hard to listen. It was hard to look at her. He still felt like he was stealing something. "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?””

Rainbow Rowell

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 can be immediate or must develop over time, highlighting uncertainty in romantic feelings.

In simple terms: Love may be instant or gradual, and it's unclear which is real.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and communicate openly.

Themes

love uncertainty communication

Mood

hopeful curious

Type

romantic conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • first meetings
  • emotional honesty

Key Concepts

romantic expectations first impressions

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust your first impressions?
  • Can love deepen after initial attraction?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue love at first sight is a myth.

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