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Every morning Quote by Alyxandra Harvey

“Dearest Reece, I know you think it improper, or at the very least imprudent, for us to write to one another, but I don't care.There are too many rules as it is and they would choke me if I let them. Between corsets and lessons and curtsies and etiquette, I am hardly myself, and that is how they…” quote by Alyxandra Harvey
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““ Dearest Reece, I know you think it improper, or at the very least imprudent, for us to write to one another, but I don't care.There are too many rules as it is and they would choke me if I let them. Between corsets and lessons and curtsies and etiquette, I am hardly myself, and that is how they want it. They would prefer we all dress and talk and think (or not think) alike, like paper dolls. I do not wish to be a paper doll. Surely you can see that I am stronger than that.I don't give a fig for the scandalbroth or the gossipmongers. Let us remove to Paris, where no one knows us to care and where they dine on scandal with eclairs every morning. You will say again that it is impossible but I refuse to believe it. I know with every touch of your hand on mine, with every stolen kiss, that nothing is impossible. Perhaps love isn't meant to be simple. Perhaps this is merely a test, such as Psyche went through to prove herself to Cupid. Would you have me count lentils, beloved? And as you claim I have the most to lose, I pray you will let me decide for myself what it is I want and need. Which is you. Not silks or lobster soup in crystal bowls or diamonds around my neck. Just you. You say again and again that you love me. Prove it. ””

Alyxandra Harvey

About This Quote

The speaker rejects societal constraints, yearning for authentic love and personal freedom despite external expectations.

In simple terms: She wants love free from rules and expectations.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize authentic connections over social pressure.

Themes

love freedom rebellion

Mood

defiant passionate

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • personal identity
  • creative expression
  • social activism

Key Concepts

individualism societal norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal freedoms are you sacrificing for acceptance?
  • How can you balance love with societal expectations?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism may overlook practical realities.

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