Far away Quote by Marian Keyes
“The back windows looked out over the fields, then the Atlantic, maybe a hundred yards away. Actually, I'm just making that bit up. I had no idea how far away the sea was. Only men could do things like that. "Half a mile." "Fifty yards." Giving directions, that sort of thing. I could look at a woman and say "Thirty-six C." Or "Let's try it in the next size up." But I had no idea how far away Tim's sea was except that I wouldn't want to walk to it in high heels.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl on the Train, 2015
The narrator fabricates distances, highlighting how women often gauge spaces differently and underestimate effort.
In simple terms: Women may misjudge distances and effort.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect personal limits.
Themes
gender
perception
social norms
Mood
humorous
reflective
Type
fictional
conversational
When to use this quote
- travel
- fashion
- self‑esteem
- career planning
Key Concepts
feminism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess realistic goals?
- When does imagination hinder practicality?
A Different Perspective
Overestimation can lead to frustration.
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