Cordelia-kelly Quote by E.R. Pierce
““Sol closed his eyes, tilted his head up for a moment before opening them and meeting my dazed gaze. He leaned his forehead against mine, and said the last thing I ever expected. "I've been searching my entire life for you." I burst out laughing. I couldn’t help it that had to be the funniest thing anyone had ever said to me…ever. I rested my hand on my stomach, and was bent over at the waist when I heard him clear his throat. I looked up, immediately sobered and stood tall, staring him in the eye. "Does that line generally work well for you?" I asked with as straight a face as I could manage. He shifted his weight, raised his hands in mid-air and said, "Usually. Women tend to fall at my feet, and beg me to take them home." "Arrogance and egotism know no bounds, I see." "When you've lived as long as I have, you take your kicks where you can get them. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (contemporary romance)
A humorous exchange reveals a character’s overconfidence and the narrator’s skeptical reaction.
In simple terms: Someone boasts, the other doubts.
Key Takeaway
Question bravado and stay grounded.
Themes
humor
confidence
skepticism
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
dialogue
narrative
When to use this quote
- first date
- social gathering
- flirtation
- self‑presentation
Key Concepts
ego
social dynamics
romantic banter
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think confidence can become arrogance?
- How do you respond to over‑the‑top compliments?
A Different Perspective
The joke may alienate rather than attract.
