Olympia Quote by Laura Kinsale
““A transient wish crossed his mind; that he could have stayed around and introduced her to the innocent pleasures of... But the devil with innocent pleasures. He dropped his head back against the wooden settle, closing his eyes. His feelings about Princess Field Mouse were as guilty as sin. He wasted a few moments in imagining a warm bed and his head pillowed on her delightfully plump breasts. His lust for her was the most peculiar emotion, unlike anything a female had ever before inspired in him: a sort of passion for peace, a ferocious itch to have her and the bizarre impression that he'd somehow gain serenity from the act, that he could lose himself in her as if she were some primal element: a pathless forest or an endless plain instead of a chubby girl.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Princess and the Wolf by Laura Kinsale, 2005
A man wrestles with forbidden desire, equating sexual longing with a yearning for peace and escape.
In simple terms: He feels lust as a strange, peaceful craving.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when desire masks deeper needs.
Themes
desire
conflict
peace
morality
Mood
conflicted
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑reflection
- intimate encounters
Key Concepts
psychology
sexuality
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does his longing reveal about his inner turmoil?
- Can desire be a path to serenity?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize harmful power dynamics.
