Gods Quote by Ellen O'Connell
““As he finally stopped fighting sleep, he wondered if maybe just occasionally the gods designed a woman fit for a king or a prince and then gave her to an ordinary man. Maybe they did such a thing once in a while, knowing an ordinary man would treasure her more, love her better. Maybe they even let him keep her — for a while.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown, 2010
Occasionally, a remarkable woman appears to an ordinary man, offering him a rare, treasured love that elevates his life.
In simple terms: A special love can lift an ordinary life.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and honor extraordinary love.
Themes
love
destiny
gratitude
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
literary
romantic
When to use this quote
- marriage
- personal growth
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
mythic archetype
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you recognize extraordinary love in your life?
- How does appreciating rarity change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Such idealized love may be unrealistic for many.
![“the ordinary man's experience is chaotic, irregular, fragmentary. [He] falls in love or reads Spinoza, and these two experiences have nothing to do with each other, or with the noise of the typewriter, or the smell of cooking; in the mind of the poet these experiences are always forming new wholes” quote by T. S. Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/t-s-eliot-633_art_the-ordinary-man-s-experience-is-chaotic_93688.jpg)
