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“It feels sort of euphoric, like we're in some sort of fairytale. Like she's Tinkerbell and I'm Peter Pan. No, wait. I don't want to be Peter Pan. Maybe she can be like Cinderella and I'll be her Prince Charming. Yeah, I like that fantasy better. Cinderella's hot when she's all poor and sweaty and…” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““It feels sort of euphoric, like we're in some sort of fairytale. Like she's Tinkerbell and I'm Peter Pan. No, wait. I don't want to be Peter Pan. Maybe she can be like Cinderella and I'll be her Prince Charming. Yeah, I like that fantasy better. Cinderella's hot when she's all poor and sweaty and slaving over the stove.””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Novel: “It Ends With Us” (2016)

A yearning for romantic fantasy versus realistic self‑identity.

In simple terms: Want a fairy‑tale love.

Key Takeaway

Balance fantasy with self‑knowledge.

Themes

love fantasy identity self‑discovery

Mood

reflective conflicted

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • daydreaming
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

romantic idealism personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the fantasy reveal about your desires?
  • How can you align love with reality?
A Different Perspective

Fantasy may obscure real needs.

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