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“Sex on a rainy afternoon is like getting all the gloom and wetness to go away for a while. And afterwards you don't even notice if the rain's still falling.” quote by Elizabeth Jane Howard
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““Sex on a rainy afternoon is like getting all the gloom and wetness to go away for a while. And afterwards you don't even notice if the rain's still falling.””

Elizabeth Jane Howard

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard, 1990

A brief, intimate encounter can temporarily lift gloom, but the world’s problems persist afterward.

In simple terms: A short pleasure eases sadness briefly.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy moments, but stay aware of reality.

Themes

pleasure transience reality

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • romantic liaison
  • stressful day
  • brief escape

Key Concepts

ephemerality escape emotional relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you seek in brief escapes?
  • How do you return to reality?
A Different Perspective

The relief is fleeting; underlying issues remain.

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