Skin Felt Quote by Lydia Davis
““So it’s not really $100 a shot because it goes on all day, from the start when you wake up and feel her body next to you, and you don’t miss a thing, not a thing of what’s next to you, her arm, her leg, her shoulder, her face, that good skin, I have felt other good skin, but this skin is just the edge of something else, and you’re going to start going, and no matter how much you crawl all over each other it won’t be enough, and when your hunger dies down a little then you think how much you love her and that starts you off again, and her face, you look over at her face and can’t believe how you got there and how lucky and it’s still all a surprise and it never stops, even after it’s over, it never stops being a surprise.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Edge of Something Else”, 1995
Intense physical intimacy leads to an endless, surprising cycle of desire and wonder, never fully satisfied.
In simple terms: Passionate love feels endless and surprising.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the mystery of love.
Themes
love
desire
intimacy
Mood
intimate
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
passion
continuous longing
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “edge” symbolize for you?
- How does continual surprise affect relationship stability?
A Different Perspective
The focus on physical detail may overlook emotional depth.
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