Amazed Quote by Italo Calvino
“So began their love, the boy happy and amazed, she happy and not surprised at all (nothing happens by chance to girls). It was the love so long awaited by Cosimo and which had now inexplicably arrived, and so lovely that he could not imagine how he had even thought it lovely before. And the thing newest to him was that it was so simple, and the boy at that moment thought it must be like that always.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Invisible Cities, Italo Calvino, 1972
The passage describes a youthful, idealized love that feels inevitable and simple, reflecting how love can appear both extraordinary and ordinary.
In simple terms: Love can feel both magical and simple, as if destined.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love’s simplicity while appreciating its depth.
Themes
love
innocence
destiny
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first dates
- long‑term partnership
- storytelling
- poetry
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
romance
perception
idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love feel inevitable?
- How does simplicity mask complexity in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Love may be romanticized, overlooking challenges.
