Blood flow Quote by Mervyn Peake
““She could feel the blood flowing within her and she felt that she must die or break forth into leaves and flowers. It was not passion she felt: not the passion of the body, though that was there, but rather an exultation, a reaching for life, for the whole of the life which she was capable, and in that life which she but dimly divined was centered love, the love for a man. She was not in love with Rantel: she was in love with what he meant to her as someone she could love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gormenghast, 1946
She experiences a profound, non‑bodily love that transcends physical passion, rooted in admiration for a man's essence.
In simple terms: Love beyond physical desire, focused on deeper admiration.
Key Takeaway
Seek love that honors the whole person, not just the body.
Themes
love
adulation
spiritual connection
identity
transcendence
Mood
poetic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- self‑reflection
- artistic inspiration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate deep love from infatuation?
- Can love exist without physical attraction?
A Different Perspective
Such love may be idealized and unattainable in reality.
