I'd thought about this for a long time. "That bank loses…
““I'd thought about this for a long time. "That bank loses that much money in bad loans every month. They make that much money in interest every day. They're a big bank. The money I took was small change to them. No depositor was hurt." She shook her head. "I still can't approve of it. I don't think it's right." I felt my face go remote, still. I crossed my arms and felt cold. She spread her hands. "It doesn't change the fact that I still love you. I've missed you terribly. I've missed your phone calls, and I've missed your body in bed next to me. I don't know what to do about this. My loving you goes way beyond my disapproval of your theft." I uncrossed my arms and reached across the table for her. She leaned forward and we kissed until the candle burned a hole in my shirt. Then we laughed and I held an ice cube to the burn and the food came and everything was all right.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover grapples with moral conflict over a small theft, balancing love and disapproval while seeking emotional resolution.
In simple terms: Love and moral conflict over a minor theft.
Acknowledge feelings, discuss ethics openly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship crisis
- financial wrongdoing
- personal values
- reconciliation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile love with ethical concerns?
- Can forgiveness coexist with disapproval?
Love may not erase wrongdoing; trust can be fragile.