Gaze Quote by Kate Noble
““… Looking at her, I think I know better what romantic love is.” … she asked, “What is it?” “It is parental love,” he answered thoughtfully. “Wanting to protect and keep the other person safe. As well as the love of friendship - esteeming the other person, even desiring each other’s company beyond all others. And it is lust,” he said, meeting her eyes, and was rewarded with seeing them darken, her breath becoming slightly unsteady, one little word jerking her out of her clinical assessment. He smiled, a predatory, seductive grin. “The physical needing of the other person, the quickened pulse, the sweaty heat.” His hand, which still rested on hers, began slowly moving, his fingers dancing over her skin. “Combining them makes the result greater than its individual parts. Because it produces something else. It creates … a steadiness. A strength. I can’t explain it well - being only an outside observer - but I only know that out of my friends' relationships, my sister‘s marriage is the epitome of grace.””
About This Quote
The passage explores love as a blend of parental care, friendship, and lust, suggesting that combining these elements creates a deeper, steadier strength in relationships.
In simple terms: Love mixes care, friendship, and desire into a stronger bond.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s multifaceted nature.
Themes
love
relationships
intimacy
friendship
desire
Mood
reflective
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- romantic partnership
- family dynamics
- friendship
- sexual attraction
Key Concepts
psychology
human connection
emotional complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience each component in your relationships?
- Can love be truly balanced?
A Different Perspective
Balancing these aspects can be challenging.
