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Bookish Quote by Jesse Giles Christiansen

“And to love such a librarian requires a surrendering to her eccentricities, a bowing to her pathological quietness, an obeisance to a reticence that is utterly untreatable. If you cannot commit to this sort of dedication, then let her be. Let her wander in wonder among her books and live out her…” quote by Jesse Giles Christiansen
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““And to love such a librarian requires a surrendering to her eccentricities, a bowing to her pathological quietness, an obeisance to a reticence that is utterly untreatable. If you cannot commit to this sort of dedication, then let her be. Let her wander in wonder among her books and live out her days in her own world without you.””

Jesse Giles Christiansen

About This Quote

Loving a librarian requires embracing her eccentricities and quiet nature; otherwise, let her live her own world.

In simple terms: Accept quirks in love

Key Takeaway

Respect individuality in relationships

Themes

love individuality literature

Mood

advice romantic

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When to use this quote

  • Idealization may be unrealistic

Key Concepts

dating friendship personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • accepting
  • thoughtful
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