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“...if that handsome fellow were a cripple he wouldn't repel me, but he isn't a cripple, he is that handsome fellow, so he repels me...” quote by Thomas Bernhard
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““...if that handsome fellow were a cripple he wouldn't repel me, but he isn't a cripple, he is that handsome fellow, so he repels me...””

Thomas Bernhard

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 is attracted to a person only because of his physical appeal, not his character, highlighting superficial desire.

In simple terms: Physical attraction overrides deeper qualities.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when attraction is surface‑level.

Themes

love desire superficiality

Mood

conflicted reflective

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • social interactions
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities do you value beyond appearance?
  • How does superficial attraction affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Attraction can be fleeting and misleading.

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