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Feelings Quote by Fannie Flagg

“It's funny, most people can be around someone and they gradually begin to love them and never know exactly when it happened; but Ruth knew the very second it happened to her. When Idgie had grinned at her and tried to hand her that jar of honey, all these feelings that she had been trying to hold…” quote by Fannie Flagg
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“It's funny, most people can be around someone and they gradually begin to love them and never know exactly when it happened; but Ruth knew the very second it happened to her. When Idgie had grinned at her and tried to hand her that jar of honey, all these feelings that she had been trying to hold back came flooding through her, and it was at that second in time that she knew she loved Idgie with all her heart.”

Fannie Flagg

About This Quote

Source Novel: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, 1987

Love can appear suddenly, recognized in a precise moment of emotional flood.

In simple terms: Love hits suddenly.

Key Takeaway

Be open to unexpected love.

Themes

love recognition emotion

Mood

romantic reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • friendship transitions
  • life milestones
  • emotional awareness

Key Concepts

romance psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to recognize true love?
  • What triggers sudden affection?
A Different Perspective

Love may be fleeting.

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