Being married Quote by Ian Mcewan
“Watching him during the first several minutes of his delivery, Cecilia felt a pleasant sinking sensation in her stomach as she contemplated how deliciously self-destructive it would be, almost erotic, to be married to a man so nearly handsome, so hugely rich, so unfathomably stupid. He would fill her with his big-faced children, all of them loud, boneheaded boys with a passion for guns and football and aeroplanes.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Enduring Love, Ian McEwan, 1997
The narrator is drawn to a dangerous, alluring relationship that combines wealth, beauty, and stupidity, creating a thrilling yet self‑destructive attraction.
In simple terms: A risky, seductive attraction to a flawed partner.
Key Takeaway
Beware of alluring but harmful relationships.
Themes
love
danger
seduction
Mood
conflicted
intense
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- romantic entanglements
- wealth dynamics
- personal risk assessment
Key Concepts
psychology
selfdestruction
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the thrill worth the potential fallout?
- What boundaries protect you from self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective
The attraction may overlook deeper incompatibilities.
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