Be good Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Love demands expression. It will not stay still, stay silent, be good, be modest, be seen and not heard, no. It will break out in tongues of praise, the high note that smashes the glass and spills the liquid.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Written on Glass by Jeanette Winterson, 2015
Love must be voiced and acted, not hidden or restrained, otherwise it loses power and vitality.
In simple terms: Love needs to be expressed, not hidden.
Speak love openly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show love without overwhelming?
- What silence have you kept?
Love can be misunderstood if expressed too forcefully.