Accidents Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“They were still in the happier stage of love. They were full of brave illusions about each other, tremendous illusions, so that the communion of self with self seemed to be on a plane where no other human relations mattered. They both seemed to have arrived there with an extraordinary innocence as though a series of pure accidents had driven them together, so many accidents that at last they were forced to conclude that they were for each other. They had arrived with clean hands, or so it seemed, after no traffic with the merely curious and clandestine.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925
Early love can be idealized, creating a pure, self‑contained world that feels untouched by external reality.
In simple terms: Love feels innocent and all‑encompassing at first.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance idealism with reality.
Themes
love
idealism
innocence
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first relationships
- marriage counseling
- personal growth
- relationship expectations
Key Concepts
psychology
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of love feel most authentic to you?
- How do you maintain realism while preserving romance?
A Different Perspective
Idealized love may ignore practical challenges and growth needs.
