Children Nikki Quote by Matthew Quick
““I have to admit that Emily is a cute kid, and I instantly understand why Ronnie has written me so many letters about his daughter-why he loves her so much. I start to think about having children with Nikki someday and I become so happy that I give little Emily a kiss on the forehead, as if she were Nikki's baby and I was her father. And then I kiss Emily's forehead again and again, until she giggles.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, 2008
The narrator feels affection for a child, projecting future family hopes and experiencing tender joy through simple gestures.
In simple terms: He loves the child and imagines a family.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments of affection.
Themes
family
love
hope
parenthood
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- relationship building
- emotion regulation
Key Concepts
projection
empathy
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this affection reveal about his desires?
- How might this affect his view of future relationships?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be idealized and not reflect reality.
