Desire Quote by Marisa de los Santos
““The sight made her ache. How can I not touch you? she thought hopelessly, and then she was doing it, her fingers on his wrist. He didn't jump or even look at her, just stopped writing. Neither one of them moved, nothing moved, and the whole thing lasted three or four seconds at most, but when Pen took her hand away and started to breathe again, her chest hurt, as though she had been holding her breath for a very long time.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Saide de los Santos, 2015
Intense attraction can cause a physical reaction, making time feel suspended and breathless.
In simple terms: Strong desire freezes moments.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and breathe through intense feelings.
Themes
desire
intimacy
time
breathlessness
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- first encounters
- romantic tension
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
physiology
emotion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does breathlessness symbolize?
- How to stay present in passion?
A Different Perspective
Intense moments may cloud judgment.
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