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“Well, my dear, take heart. Some day, I will kiss you and you will like it. But not now, so I beg you not to be too impatient.” quote by Margaret Mitchell
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“Well, my dear, take heart. Some day, I will kiss you and you will like it. But not now, so I beg you not to be too impatient.”

Margaret Mitchell

About This Quote

Source Novel: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, 1936

The speaker urges patience, promising future affection that will be appreciated, but asks not to rush.

In simple terms: Patience for future love.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience in relationships.

Themes

love patience anticipation

Mood

hopeful gentle

Type

romantic advisory

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • long‑distance relationships
  • delayed gratification

Key Concepts

romance temporal reward

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to wait?
  • What risks come with impatience?
A Different Perspective

Immediate desire may undermine trust.

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