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Desire And Love Quote by Francesca Lia Block

“She said, You cannot hide forever, though you may try. I’ve seen you in the kitchen, in the garden. I’ve seen the things you have sewn — curtains of dawn, twilight blankets and dresses for the sisters like a garden of stars. I have heard the stories you tell. You are the one who transforms, who…” quote by Francesca Lia Block
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““She said, You cannot hide forever, though you may try. I’ve seen you in the kitchen, in the garden. I’ve seen the things you have sewn — curtains of dawn, twilight blankets and dresses for the sisters like a garden of stars. I have heard the stories you tell. You are the one who transforms, who creates. You can go out into the world and show others. They will feel less alone because of you, they will feel understood, unburdened by you, awakened by you, freed of guilt and shame and sorrow. But to share with them you must wear shoes you must go out you must not hide you must dance and it will be harder you must face jealousy and sometimes rage and desire and love which can hurt most of all because of what can then be taken away. So make that astral dress to fit your own body this time. And here are glass shoes made from your words, the stories you have told like a blower -with her torch forming the thinnest, most translucent sheets of light out of what was once sand. But be careful; sand is already broken but glass breaks. The shoes are for dancing, not for running away.””

Francesca Lia Block

About This Quote

Source Novel: *Weetzie Bat* by Francesca Lia Block, 1989

Creative expression reveals inner truth; sharing it requires vulnerability, courage, and confronting jealousy and desire.

In simple terms: Sharing art needs bravery and confronting mixed emotions.

Key Takeaway

Create and share authentically.

Themes

creativity vulnerability selfexpression

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • visual arts
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

artistic identity emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What story do you need to tell?
  • How will you protect yourself while being open?
A Different Perspective

Exposure can invite criticism and jealousy.

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