Call center Quote by Chetan Bhagat
“Love? I need a lot of love." Of course you do. Everyone does. It's funny that we never say it. It's OK to scream, 'I'm starving' in public if you are hungry; it's OK to make a fuss and say, 'I'm so sleepy', if you are tired; but somehow we cannot say, 'I need some more love.' Why can't we say it? It's just as basic a need." - ONE NIGHT @ THE CALL CENTER Chapter 36 pages 293-4”
About This Quote
Source Novel: One Night @ The Call Center, Chapter 36, 2015
People often hide basic emotional needs, fearing vulnerability, despite physical needs being openly expressed.
In simple terms: We hide emotional needs.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and express your need for love.
Themes
vulnerability
emotional health
social norms
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic relationships
- workplace culture
Key Concepts
psychology
human needs
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is love harder to ask for than food?
- How can you safely express your need for love?
A Different Perspective
Cultural stigma can suppress honest emotional expression.
![“It's not arrogance. [Tamilians] are quiet people.” quote by Chetan Bhagat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/287/chetan-bhagat-5187_arrogance_it-s-not-arrogance-tamilians-are-quiet-p_128598.jpg)
