Engagement Quote by Linda Pastan
““Because the night you asked me, the small scar of the quarter moon had healed - the moon was whole again; because life seemed so short; because life stretched out before me like the halls of a nightmare; because I knew exactly what I wanted; because I knew exactly nothing; because I shed my childhood with my clothes - they both had years of wear in them; because your eyes were darker than my father's; because my father said I could do better; because I wanted badly to say no; because Stanly Kowalski shouted "Stella...;" because you were a door I could slam shut; because endings are written before beginnings; because I knew that after twenty years you'd bring the plants inside for winter and make a jungle we'd sleep in naked; because I had free will; because everything is ordained; I said yes.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Because the night you asked me…” (unknown publication)
A cascade of contradictory reasons reflects the tangled, of love, desire, and destiny, ending in a decisive affirmation of commitment.
In simple terms: A list of reasons shows love’s complexity, ending with a yes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the complexity of your feelings before deciding.
Themes
love
destiny
choice
identity
family
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- relationship decision
- personal growth
- family expectations
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly drives your decisions?
- How do contradictions shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
The multitude of reasons may obscure true intent, leading to indecision.
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