Amber Quote by Armistead Maupin
““It took so long to find you...and now I don't want it to change. I want it all set in amber. I want us and nobody else in the most selfish way you can imagine. I can't help it--I'm old-fashioned. I believe marriage is between a man and a man.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tales of the City, 1993
The narrator longs for a timeless, exclusive love, expressing traditional views on marriage.
In simple terms: Desires a lasting, exclusive partnership.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on personal relationship ideals.
Themes
love
loneliness
tradition
Mood
nostalgic
conflicted
Type
romantic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
exclusive commitment
nostalgia
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “amber” symbolize for you?
- How do you reconcile old‑fashioned beliefs with today’s norms?
A Different Perspective
Modern perspectives may clash with traditional views.
![“My grandmother used to say that there's something truly intimate about sharing food with the people you love." [Stacey] "Intimate? Sharing food? People you love?" Amber raises an eyebrow. "Um, no offense, Stace, but it sounds like Gram was into food kink.” quote by Laurie Faria Stolarz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d72/laurie-faria-stolarz-10096_amber_my-grandmother-used-to-say-that-there-s_116763.jpg)
