Come Quote by Jeanette Winterson
““Come again?' She asked. Yes tomorrow, under the sodium street lights, under the tick of the clock. Under my obligations, my history, my fears, this now. This fizzy, giddy all consuming now. I will not let time lie to me. I will not listen to dead voices or unborn pain. "What if?" Has no power against 'what if not?' The not of you is unbearable. I must have you…””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion, Jeanette Winterson, 1987
The speaker confronts fear and longing, choosing present desire over past obligations and imagined futures.
In simple terms: Choosing now over fear and past.
Embrace the present desire.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal decisions
- overcoming hesitation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “what if not” mean to you?
- How can you balance present desire with responsibility?
The future may still hold unknown consequences.