Daphne Quote by Loretta Chase
““Good God!" she cried. She rolled off him, tugging down her clothing. "Are you mad?" He blinked and dragged in air. "Well, yes," He said thickly. "Lust does that to a man." "You thought we would--you would-- do...that in public?" "I wasn't thinking about where we were." He said. Her eyes widened. "I'm a man," he said with what he was sure must be, in the circumstances, saintly patience. "I can do one or the other. Lovemaking or thinking. But not both at the same time." She stared at him for a moment. Then she drew up her knees and folded her arms upon them and buried her face in her folded arms. She did not pick up the rifle and knock him on the head with it. Perhaps all was not lost. "Somewhere else then?" He said hopefully.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unconventional Gentleman by Loretta Chase, 1995
A man confesses his inability to combine sexual intimacy with thoughtful reflection, revealing a conflict between desire and rationality.
In simple terms: He can’t think while making love.
Key Takeaway
Separate mind and body activities.
Themes
desire
selfcontrol
conflict
gender roles
communication
Mood
conflicted
reflective
tense
Type
dialogue
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- intimate conversation
- relationship negotiation
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
sexuality
masculinity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can desire and thought coexist peacefully?
- How do gender expectations shape intimacy?
A Different Perspective
He may be rationalizing his behavior to avoid vulnerability.
