Flowers Quote by Jamaica Kincaid
““She smelled sometimes of lemons, sometimes of sage, sometimes of roses, sometimes of bay leaf. At times I would no longer hear what it was she was saying; I just liked to look at her mouth as it opened and closed over words, or as she laughed. How terrible it must be for all the people who had no one to love them so and no one whom they loved so, I thought.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Annie John, 1985
The narrator is captivated by a woman's presence, feeling love and empathy for those lacking love.
In simple terms: She is mesmerized by her lover's mouth.
Key Takeaway
Notice how love shapes perception.
Themes
love
loneliness
empathy
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- friendship
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Human connection
psychology of attraction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love reveal about your needs?
- How do you respond to others' loneliness?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may overlook practical realities.
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