Chance Quote by Cinda Williams Chima
“And, like a fool, she kissed him back. Kissed him a way that would leave no doubt about the way she felt about him. Kissed him because she knew the chances were slim she'd have very many kisses like that in her lifetime. Which is a sad thing when you're only seventeen.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Crown of Gilded Bones, 2015
A youthful, passionate kiss carries both hope and inevitable disappointment, highlighting fleeting intensity of teen love.
In simple terms: Teen love is intense but often fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments, accept impermanence.
Themes
love
youth
passion
disappointment
Mood
nostalgic
melancholic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- high school
- first love
- breakup
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
coming‑of‑age
romance
Questions to Reflect On
- Did the kiss reflect true feeling?
- What does it teach about youthful decisions?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing impulsive actions can obscure healthy boundaries.
