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Autumn Quote by Judith McNaught

“I'm thinking that it will be autumn soon," she said, lifting her gaze to his. "Autumn is my absolute favorite season. Spring is overrated. It's soggy and the trees are still bare from winter. Winter drags on and on, and summer is nice, but it's all the same. Autumn is different. I mean, is there…” quote by Judith McNaught
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““I'm thinking that it will be autumn soon," she said, lifting her gaze to his. "Autumn is my absolute favorite season. Spring is overrated. It's soggy and the trees are still bare from winter. Winter drags on and on, and summer is nice, but it's all the same. Autumn is different. I mean, is there any perfume in the world that can compare with the smell of burning leaves?" she asked with an engaging smile. Matt thought she smelled a hell of a lot better than burning leaves, but he let her continue. "Autumn —is thexincgitsinagre changing. It's like dusk." "Dusk?" "Dusk is my favorite time of day, for the same reason. When I was young, I used to walk down our driveway at dusk in the summer and stand at the fence, watching all the cars going by with their headlights on. Everyone had a place to go, something to do. The night was just beginning ..." She trailed off in embarrassment. "That must sound incredibly silly." "It sounds incredibly lonely.””

Judith McNaught

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown title by Judith McNaught, 2000s

The speaker romanticizes autumn, contrasting it with other seasons, and links the season’s scent to deep personal memories and emotions.

In simple terms: Autumn feels unique and nostalgic, unlike other seasons.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the season that resonates with you.

Themes

seasonality nostalgia sensory personal identity reflection

Mood

melancholic reflective romantic

Type

literary dialogue personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • walking at dusk
  • discussing favorite seasons
  • sharing personal memories

Key Concepts

romance memory seasonal symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does autumn symbolize for you?
  • How do sensory memories shape our emotions?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone shares the same seasonal preferences; some may find the comparison exaggerated.

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