Blink of an eye Quote by Alice Hoffman
““What's the difference between love and obsession? Didn't both make you stay up all night, wandering the streets, a victim of your own imagination, your own heartbeat? Didn't you fall into both, headfirst into quicksand? Wasn't every man in love a fool and every woman a slave? Love was like rain: it turned to ice, or it disappeared. Now you saw it, now you couldn't find it no matter how hard you might search. Love evaporated; obsession was realer; it hurt, like a pin in your bottom, a stone in your shoe. It didn't go away in the blink of an eye. A morning phone call filled with regret. A letter that said, 'Dear you, good-bye from me'. Obsession tasted like something familiar. Something you'd known your whole life. It settled and lurked; it stayed with you.””
About This Quote
Explores how love and obsession differ: love is fleeting and fragile, while obsession is persistent and painful, blurring emotional boundaries.
In simple terms: Love fades, obsession endures and hurts.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish fleeting affection from damaging fixation.
Themes
love
obsession
emotional pain
relationships
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
personal
literary
When to use this quote
- breakup reflections
- nighttime rumination
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize obsession in your relationships?
- How can you transform obsessive feelings into healthy love?
A Different Perspective
Obsession can become self‑destructive if unchecked.
