Augustus Quote by John Green The Fault in Our Stars
““He shook his head, just looking at me. - "What?" I asked. - "Nothing" he said. - "Why are you looking at me like that?" Augustus half smiled. "Because you're beautiful. I enjoy looking at beautiful people, and I decided a while ago not to deny myself the simpler pleasures of existence." A brief awkward silence ensued. Augustus plowed through: "I mean, particularly given that, as you so deliciously pointed out, all of this will end in oblivion and everything." I kind of scoffed or sighed or exhaled in a way that was vaguely coughy and then said, "I'm not beau-" - "You are like a millennial Natalie Portman. Like V for Vendetta Natalie Portman." - "Never seen it." - "Really?" he asked. "Pixie-haired gorgeous girl dislikes authority and can't help but fall for a boy she knows is trouble. It's your autobiography, so far as I can tell." His every syllable flirted. Honestly, he kind of turned me on. I didn't even know that guys could turn me on - not, like, in real life.””
About This Quote
A conversation reveals deep admiration and flirtation, using poetic language and references to express attraction despite existential concerns.
In simple terms: Flirtation can be poetic and deep.
Key Takeaway
Embrace genuine connection despite doubts.
Themes
flirtation
beauty
existential
conversation
poetry
attraction
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
dialogue
analysis
When to use this quote
- dating
- creative writing
- social interaction
- self-expression
Key Concepts
romantic interaction
philosophical musings
literary reference
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value authenticity?
- How does existential thought affect love?
A Different Perspective
Flirtation may mask deeper insecurities.
