Dumbfounded Quote by David Levithan
““ dumbfounded , adj . And still, for all the jealousy, all the doubt, sometimes I will be struck with a kind of awe that we’re together. That someone like me could findsomeone like you — it renders me wordless. Because surely words would conspire against such luck, would protest the unlikelihood of such a turnof events.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Every Day” by David Levithan, 2012
Encountering profound awe and speechlessness when love feels improbable and extraordinary.
In simple terms: Love can leave us speechless and awed.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel wonder in love.
Themes
love
wonder
awe
connection
Mood
hopeful
intimate
Type
romantic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first dates
- personal letters
- poetry
Key Concepts
romance
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does awe reveal about vulnerability?
- How do we express love beyond words?
A Different Perspective
Love may be fleeting or unreciprocated.
