Instant Quote by Jess Walter
“Then she smiled, and in that instant, if such a thing were possible, Pasquale fell in love, and he would remain in love for the rest of his life--not so much with the woman, whom he didn't even know, but with the moment.”
About This Quote
Source novel: “The Angel of the Ruins” by Jess Walter, 2015
The narrator falls in love with a fleeting moment of emotional connection, not the person, highlighting love’s transcendence of identity.
In simple terms: Love can be about a feeling, not a person.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate moments of pure emotional resonance.
Themes
love
transcendence
moment
emotion
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- first encounter
- romantic reflection
- personal epiphany
Key Concepts
existential romance
subjective experience
ephemeral connection
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love exist without knowing the other?
- What makes a moment unforgettable?
A Different Perspective
Love may be fleeting and tied to specific contexts.
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