Colour Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Perhaps all romance is like that; not a contract between equal parties but an explosion of dreams and desires that can find no outlet in everyday life. Only a drama will do and while the fireworks last the sky is a different colour.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Written on the Body, 1992
Romance is portrayed as an intense, unequal exchange of dreams that cannot fit into ordinary life, needing dramatic expression.
In simple terms: Romance is a wild, unequal dream exchange needing drama.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the drama, accept imbalance.
Themes
love
dreams
inequality
drama
Mood
melancholic
passionate
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Romanticism
psychology
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance dreamlike love with everyday life?
- Can drama sustain a relationship?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may ignore practical realities.
