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“Sometimes she has imagined what it would be like to fly, to live in the river, to run like a horse. She has dreamed of that freedom, that power, and fears the wildness in herself that wants to live as beasts live, moved purely by need and desire. She has felt torn between the heat of her limbs and…” quote by Francesca Lia Block
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““Sometimes she has imagined what it would be like to fly, to live in the river, to run like a horse. She has dreamed of that freedom, that power, and fears the wildness in herself that wants to live as beasts live, moved purely by need and desire. She has felt torn between the heat of her limbs and the thoughts in her mind telling her to be careful and good and always calm””

Francesca Lia Block

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Angel’s Promise”, 1995

Dreams of freedom clash with inner caution, reflecting a battle between wild desire and societal restraint.

In simple terms: Freedom vs caution tension.

Key Takeaway

Balance yearning with responsibility.

Themes

freedom dreams inner conflict wildness

Mood

poetic intense

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • personal goal‑setting
  • risk taking
  • self‑exploration

Key Concepts

Literary symbolism psychology of desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your “wildness” look like?
  • How can you honor both desire and duty?
A Different Perspective

Fear may suppress authenticity.

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