Love Quote by Janet Fitch
““for she is my love, and other women are but big bodies of flame. who in the world would have thot of her like that? when most people looked they only saw a certain collection of bones, a selection of forms filling space. but he saw past the mouth and the eyes. the archetecture of the body, her fleshy masquerade. other boys were happy enuf to enjoy the show, they just wanted to be entertained by the bodys shadow theater but he had to come backstage. he went down into the mines. into the dark, brot up the gold. your new self, a better self. but wat good was it if he was jus gonna leave her behind. his poets lady, his silver lilly. he was a boy who knew things, things that looked one way but proved to be another.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Oleander by Janet Fitch, 1999
He sees beyond superficial beauty, valuing inner essence over external allure, illustrating true love’s depth.
In simple terms: He loves beyond looks; sees inner self.
Key Takeaway
Look deeper than appearances.
Themes
love
perception
identity
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑discovery
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
inner beauty
subjective reality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “architecture of the body” symbolize?
- How can we appreciate inner qualities?
A Different Perspective
Physical attraction can dominate, obscuring deeper connections.
