Bridges Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“Romance was a game, like bridge, in which you said things instead of playing cards. Like bridge you had to pretend you were playing for money or playing for some stakes.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway, 1926
Romance can be treated as a strategic game, where words replace cards and stakes are emotional.
In simple terms: Love is like a game of bridge.
Play romance with honesty, not pretense.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- courtship
- online dating
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you play roles in relationships?
- How does strategy affect intimacy?
Treating love as a game can undermine genuine connection.