Dangerous Quote by Lois Lowry
![“I liked the feeling of love,' [Jonas] confessed. He glanced nervously at the speaker on the wall, reassuring himself that no one was listening. 'I wish we still had that,' he whispered. 'Of course,' he added quickly, 'I do understand that it wouldn't work very well. And that it's much better to be…” quote by Lois Lowry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8d6/lois-lowry-978_dangerous_i-liked-the-feeling-of-love-jonas-confes_2235075.jpg)
“I liked the feeling of love,' [Jonas] confessed. He glanced nervously at the speaker on the wall, reassuring himself that no one was listening. 'I wish we still had that,' he whispered. 'Of course,' he added quickly, 'I do understand that it wouldn't work very well. And that it's much better to be organized the way we are now. I can see that it was a dangerous way to live.' ...'Still,' he said slowly, almost to himself, 'I did like the light they made. And the warmth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993
A character reflects on love, fear, and the tension between spontaneity and organized safety.
In simple terms: Love and fear clash with desire for order.
Key Takeaway
Balance emotion and structure.
Themes
love
fear
order
personal growth
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
- team management
Key Concepts
Human connection
psychology
social structure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain spontaneity in structured environments?
- What risks do you take for love?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on order can stifle authenticity.
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